New Zealand vs West Indies, 3rd Test

That ends our coverage of the Test series. The first ODI is on Boxing day. Join us for all the action from the ODI series. Until then, Take Care! Bye! Merry Christmas!!

West Indies have to go back to their drawing boards and have to come up with better plans quickly. Bravo's double hundred with rain defied loss at Dunedin but poor batting efforts in Wellington and Hamilton will be a cause for concern. Most of them got starts before throwing it away and no one apart from Chanderpaul applied themselves. Samuels seems to be an awful form as he scored only one fifty in six innings. He was one of the reasons why they won six Tests in a row. The team composition did not seem right throughout the series. Sammy playing as the third seamer didn't work out for them. They have to sort their plans out quickly and be ready for the ODI series.

McCullum: "It has been an excellent series. It was a hard fought series and it feels good to have won it. Ross showed how good he is and will be one of the greats of New Zealand circket. Some of the fast bowling we have seen from Boult, Southee and Wagner has been exciting. We have had some pretty tough time of late but we have put up some good consistent performances. These are a good bunch of guys who like playing with each other, so I am happy to be leading them."

Taylor: "I guess my mindset was the biggest change this series. Obviously, to win the series is more important. The bowlers worked hard and gave us a victory on the fourth day. I had some luck but scoring hundreds is always pleasing. We know that West Indies will come hard in the ODI series, so we need to be prepared. Merry Christmas to everyone."

Ross Taylor is the Man of the Match for his knock of 131 in the first innings.

Sammy: "Congratulations to Brendon and his team. Once again we have been thought a lesson in Test cricket. Its the same story all over again. When you are competing some one will contribute, Bravo's double hundred, Shiv and Ramin's hundred here, but we need to be more consistent. Hopefully, we can bring some energy in the ODI series and give New Zealand some tough competition."

The hosts will have to thank Ross Taylor for the series win, who scored 495 runs in five innings which included a double hundred and two hundreds. He broke many records on the way in this series but the most satisfying thing would be the time he spent in the middle. Taylor faced 879 balls and was at the crease for more than 1200 minutes. He looked in a completely different zone and most certainly carried the batting responsibility on his own shoulders. This series should give him the confidence to do well in the upcoming series against India.

New Zealand have won the series. This is their first series win, since beating Zimbabwe in a one-off Test in Jan 2012. They have been the far better side and have done extremely well in all the departments. They should have won it 3-0 but they would take 2-0 any day. Rain ruined their chances in Dunedin where they were well on the way to victory but nothing could deny them the win at Wellington. Boult was the hero in that match as he took career best figures of 10 for 80 and took 9 wickets in a day to hand the visitors an innings defeat. Over here at Hamilton, being behind after the first innings, the pacers came back well to bowl West Indies out in under a session to set up the win.

There are handshakes all around. The New Zealand players are out there enjoying the moment. McCullum is with his kids now spending some time with them.

40.4 Deonarine to Rutherford, FOUR, Rutherford finishes it off in style, overpitched outside off, he leans forward and drives it between extra cover and mid-off for a boundary

40.3 Deonarine to Rutherford, no run, floated on off, Rutherford drives it to long on and refuses to take the single

40.2 Deonarine to Rutherford, no run, Rutherford squeezes the drive to cover

40.1 Deonarine to Rutherford, no run, flighted delivery on off, Rutherford tries to go big but mistimes it to mid wicket

39.6 Permaul to Ross Taylor, no run, Taylor comes on the front foot and drives it to the right of Permaul, he wanted the single but goes back as he sees Permaul stopping that

39.5 Permaul to Ross Taylor, no run, another one that is worked to mid wicket off the front foot

39.4 Permaul to Ross Taylor, no run, flighted on off, Taylor presses forward and works it to mid wicket

39.3 Permaul to Rutherford, 1 run, slightly short and on middle, Rutherford goes back and nudges it to deep mid wicket

39.2 Permaul to Ross Taylor, 1 run

39.1 Permaul to Ross Taylor, no run

38.6 Deonarine to Rutherford, no run

38.5 Deonarine to Rutherford, no run

38.4 Deonarine to Ross Taylor, 1 run, to deep mid wicket

38.3 Deonarine to Ross Taylor, no run

38.2 Deonarine to Ross Taylor, no run

38.1 Deonarine to Rutherford, 1 run, to long on

Narsingh Deonarine, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

Ross Taylor, right handed bat, comes to the crease

37.6 Permaul to Williamson, out Bowled!! Williamson persihes after scoring his 12th Test fifty. Tries to pull a short delivery, the ball does not raise up as it goes onto to hit off-stump. Williamson b Permaul 56(83) [4s-9]

Permaul to Williamson, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

37.5 Permaul to Williamson, 2 runs, to deep extra cover

37.4 Permaul to Williamson, no run

37.3 Permaul to Rutherford, 1 run

37.2 Permaul to Rutherford, no run

37.1 Permaul to Rutherford, no run

36.6 Best to Williamson, no run

36.5 Best to Williamson, FOUR

36.4 Best to Williamson, no run

36.3 Best to Williamson, no run

36.2 Best to Williamson, no run

36.1 Best to Williamson, no run

35.6 Permaul to Rutherford, SIX

35.5 Permaul to Rutherford, no run

35.4 Permaul to Rutherford, no run

35.3 Permaul to Rutherford, no run

35.2 Permaul to Rutherford, no run

35.1 Permaul to Rutherford, no run

34.6 Best to Rutherford, 1 run

34.5 Best to Rutherford, no run

34.4 Best to Williamson, 3 runs

34.3 Best to Williamson, FOUR

34.2 Best to Williamson, no run

34.1 Best to Rutherford, 1 run

33.6 Permaul to Williamson, 2 runs

33.5 Permaul to Williamson, no run

33.4 Permaul to Williamson, no run

33.3 Permaul to Williamson, 2 runs

33.2 Permaul to Williamson, no run

33.1 Permaul to Rutherford, byes, 1 run

Veerasammy Permaul [3.0-1-14-0] is back into the attack

32.6 Best to Williamson, no run

32.5 Best to Williamson, no run

32.4 Best to Williamson, no run

32.3 Best to Williamson, no run,

32.2 Best to Williamson, no run

32.1 Best to Williamson, no run

Lunch: The hosts are well and truly on course for a series victory. They got off to a sedate start as Rutherford and Fulton saw off the first half hour without much trouble. Then Sammy pulled off a sensational catch to send Fulton back. Williamson took his time to get going but once Permaul was brought into the attack he used his feet and took him on. Both batsmen are set and should be able to see their team through without any hiccups. Join us for the post lunch at 13:10 Local Time......

31.2 Narine to Rutherford, no run, flighted on off, Rutherford comes forward and drives it to cover

31.1 Narine to Williamson, 3 runs, slightly short and on off, Williamson makes room and punches it to deep extra cover, that was superbly played, Samuels gives chase and pulls it just inside the ropes

30.6 Best to Rutherford, no run, quick bouncer on the body, Rutherford sits down and takes evasive action

30.5 Best to Rutherford, no run, too full and outside off, Rutherford squeezes it out to cover

30.4 Best to Rutherford, no run, again on Best's favourite length, Rutherford hangs back and knocks it to backward point

30.3 Best to Rutherford, no run, short again on off, Rutherford stands tall and dabs it to gully

30.2 Best to Rutherford, no run, full delivery on off, Rutherford drives it back to Best

30.1 Best to Rutherford, no run, back of a length delivery on off, Rutherford fends it awkwardly to the off-side

29.6 Narine to Williamson, FOUR, Narine pulls the length down half way, Williamson rocks back and cuts it hard and to the vacant backward point region for the second boundary of the over

29.5 Narine to Williamson, no run, loopy delivery on the stumps, Williamson lunges forward and blocks it to FSL

29.4 Narine to Williamson, FOUR, flighted delivery on off, Williamson comes down the track and plays the pick up shot beautifully, he hits it in the air to the deep mid wicket fence

29.3 Narine to Williamson, no run, too full and on off, Williamson leans forward and nurdles it to backward square leg

29.2 Narine to Williamson, no run, turns sharply, Williamson presses forward and but does not get bat as the ball lobs off the pads wide of FSL

29.1 Narine to Williamson, no run, slower and turning down leg, Williamson tries to pull but does not get any bat

28.6 Best to Rutherford, no run, good length ball on off, Rutherford comes right behind the line and defends it with a straight bat to mid-on

28.5 Best to Rutherford, no run, bumper outside off, Rutherford ducks under it easily

28.4 Best to Rutherford, no run, short of length ball on off, Rutherford goes back and punches it to cover

28.3 Best to Rutherford, no run, full and outside off, Rutherford goes for an expensive drive but connects with thin air as the ball goes oast the inside edge

28.2 Best to Rutherford, byes, FOUR, bouncer down leg, Rutherford sits underneath it and lets it go, the ball kept swinging away from Ramdin who had no chance of stopping that

28.1 Best to Rutherford, no run, banged in short just outside off, Rutherford backs away and lets it go through to Ramdin

27.6 Narine to Williamson, no run, flighted on off, Williamson shuffles across and works it to mid wicket

27.5 Narine to Williamson, 2 runs, Williamson opens the face of the bat and knocks it wide of cover for a couple, that was good placement from him

27.4 Narine to Williamson, no run, carrom ball around off, Williamson reads it well and defends it solidly off the front foot

27.3 Narine to Williamson, no run, fired in on the stumps, Williamson goes on the back foot and defends it back to Narine

27.2 Narine to Williamson, no run, flighted on off, Williamson presses forward and defends it

27.1 Narine to Williamson, no run, slower and just outside off, Williamson stays in the crease and guides it to backward point

26.6 Best to Rutherford, no run, Rutherford tries to force it off the front foot but ends up getting an inside edge to mid wicket

26.5 Best to Rutherford, no run, short delivery outside off, Rutherford drops his gloves and lets it go

Best comes round the wicket

26.4 Best to Williamson, 1 run, back of a length delivery on off, Williamson stands tall and punches it to sweeper cover

26.3 Best to Williamson, no run, yorker length on off, Williamson digs it out towards cover

26.2 Best to Williamson, FOUR, half volley on leg-stump, Williamson leans forward and flicks it handsomely to the deep square leg fence, the ball was timed superbly

26.1 Best to Williamson, no run, fuller length on off, Williamson prefers to stay back and defend it

Tino Best [1.0-0-4-0] is back into the attack

25.6 Narine to Williamson, 1 run, too full and on off, Williamson drives it wide of mid-off for a quick single

25.5 Narine to Williamson, no run, goes straight on outside off, Williamson gets his bat in the line of the delivery and defends

25.4 Narine to Williamson, no run, tossed up just outside off, Williamson gets a good stride forward and defends it

25.3 Narine to Williamson, no run, floated on off, Williamson presses forward and defends it to FSL

25.2 Narine to Williamson, no run, flatter and on off, Williamson comes half way forward and bunts it down the pitch

This will be the first time that Williamson will be facing Narine in this innings

25.1 Narine to Rutherford, 1 run, low full toss on off, Rutherford drives it along the ground to mid-on

Narine comes round the wicket

24.6 Permaul to Williamson, FOUR, superb shot! This was tossed up on off, Williamson comes down the track and gets to the pitch of the ball as he flicks it in the air couple of bounces into the deep mid wicket fence

24.5 Permaul to Williamson, no run, once again dances down the pitch and defends it solidly

24.4 Permaul to Williamson, 2 runs, full and on the pads, Williamson skips down the track and nudges it to deep mid wicket for a couple

24.3 Permaul to Williamson, no run, slower and just outside off, Williamson tries to guide it with an angled bat but fails to make contact

24.2 Permaul to Williamson, no run, flighted on middle, Williamson defends with the bat in front of his bat

24.1 Permaul to Williamson, no run, tossed up around off, Williamson rakes couple of steps down and defends it

23.6 Narine to Rutherford, no run, Rutherford covers the stumps and lets this one go through to Ramdin

23.5 Narine to Rutherford, no run, quicker delivery on the stumps, Rutherford hangs back and jams it down, the ball was rolling back onto the stumps but he does well to boot it away

23.4 Narine to Rutherford, no run, slower and around off, Rutherford covers the line and shoulders arms

23.3 Narine to Rutherford, no run, flighted on off, Rutherford lunges forward and defends it to backward point

23.2 Narine to Rutherford, FOUR, drops this short and outside off, Rutherford latches onto it quickly as he goes back and cuts it to the deep extra cover fence, he didn't even bother to run

23.1 Narine to Rutherford, no run, tossed up on off, Rutherford comes on the front foot and blocks

21.2 Narine to Rutherford, no run, flatter and on off, Rutherford goes on the back foot and blocks

21.1 Narine to Rutherford, no run, Rutherford drives this with an open face to backward point

20.6 Permaul to Williamson, FOUR, another tossed up delivery on middle, Williamson shimmies down the track and this time drives it in the air straight down the ground for the second boundary of the over

20.5 Permaul to Williamson, no run, slows this down on off, Williamson prods forward and blocks

20.4 Permaul to Williamson, FOUR, nice use of the feet, flighted delivery on off, Williamson comes down the track and drives it inside out wide of mid-off, the ball went all the way along the ground

20.3 Permaul to Williamson, no run, low full toss around off, Williamson drives it to mid-off

20.2 Permaul to Williamson, no run, tossed up on off, Williamson lunges forward and defends it back to Permaul

20.1 Permaul to Williamson, no run, flatter and on the stumps, Williamson hangs back and knocks it to the off-side

Veerasammy Permaul, left-arm orthodox, comes into the attack

19.6 Narine to Rutherford, no run, a repeat of the previous ball as Rutherford lets it go by taking his bat away from the line of the delivery

19.5 Narine to Rutherford, no run, quicker and outside off, Rutherford gets his bat out of the way

19.4 Narine to Rutherford, no run, flighted just outside off, Rutherford comes on the front foot and drives it to cover

19.2 Narine to Rutherford, no run, carrom ball outside leg, Rutherford tries to defend but is rapped on the pads, but the ball was turning down leg

19.1 Narine to Rutherford, no run, tossed up outside off, Rutherford goes for an expensive drive and hits the ground instead of the ball, Ramdin and Sammy went up and umpire Gould obliged with their appeal by raising his finger, the review was taken and the third umpire Reiffel over turns it

Rutherford is reviewing a caught behind decision. No problems with the no-ball. The ball misses the bat by a mile. The sound was the bat hitting the ground. The decision is going to be changed.

18.6 Sammy to Williamson, no run, tad short and on off, Williamson gets inside the line and works it to mid wicket

18.5 Sammy to Williamson, no run, full and angling in, Williamson leans forward and nudges it to mid wicket

18.4 Sammy to Williamson, FOUR, there was width provided on this occassion, Williamson does not miss out as he punches it off the front foot to deep extra cover, the timing takes it into the fence

18.3 Sammy to Williamson, no run, moves away from a length, Williamson is happy to let it go alone

18.2 Sammy to Williamson, no run, good length ball just outside off, left alone by Williamson

18.1 Sammy to Williamson, 2 runs, Williamson gets off the mark with a punch off the back foot to deep extra cover, Best gives chase and keeps the duo down to two

Drinks are on the field now

17.6 Narine to Rutherford, FOUR, at last a run is scored after 32 balls, short and outside off, Rutherford this time finds the gap as he cuts it between point and extra cover for a boundary

17.5 Narine to Rutherford, no run, the knuckle ball, Rutherford does not read it all as he lets it go, the ball just goes past the off-stump, that was pretty close

17.4 Narine to Rutherford, no run, slightly short and outside off, Rutherford gets on top of the bounce and cuts it to backward point

17.3 Narine to Rutherford, no run, slower and on off, Rutherford goes on the back foot and blocks

17.2 Narine to Rutherford, no run, floated around off, Rutherford goes back and defends it to the off-side

17.1 Narine to Rutherford, no run, too full and outside off, Rutherford drives it nicely but Edwards dives and makes a fine stop

16.6 Sammy to Williamson, no run, another overpitched delivery hit straight to the fielder, this time to cover

16.5 Sammy to Williamson, no run, on a length around off, Williamson pushes it to mid-on off the back foot

16.4 Sammy to Williamson, no run, tad short and on off, Williamson stays in the crease and defends it with a straight bat. It has been four overs since a run was scored

16.3 Sammy to Williamson, no run, good length ball outside off, Williamson lifts his bat and lets it go

16.2 Sammy to Williamson, no run, half volley that is driven straight to mid-off

16.1 Sammy to Williamson, no run, slides this on leg-stump, Williamson looks to flick but misses as the ball hits him high on the pad

15.6 Narine to Rutherford, no run, floated up on off, Rutherford presses forward and defends it to FSL. End of another testing over from Narine

15.5 Narine to Rutherford, no run, carrom ball around off, Rutherford misses out on the cut shot as the ball beats the bat

15.4 Narine to Rutherford, no run, flatter and on the stumps, Rutherford hangs back and defends it to the off-side

15.3 Narine to Rutherford, no run, short and outside off, Rutherford cuts it to the man at extra cover

15.2 Narine to Rutherford, no run, quicker and turning away, Rutherford tries to fend but the ball whizzes past the outside edge

15.1 Narine to Rutherford, no run, Rutherford pushes this back to Narine off the front foot

14.6 Sammy to Williamson, no run, comes back in around off, Williamson is cramped as he taps it towards cover

13.3 Narine to Rutherford, no run, bit short and on off, Rutherford makes room and cuts it to extra cover

13.2 Narine to Rutherford, no run, too full and on off, Rutherford comes forward and squeezes it out

13.1 Narine to Rutherford, no run, flighted on off, Rutherford stays back and defends it to the off-side

12.6 Sammy to Williamson, no run, bit short and around off, Williamson goes on the back foot and punches it towards cover

12.5 Sammy to Williamson, no run, full and just outside off, Williamson shoulders arms

Kane Williamson, right handed bat, comes to the crease

12.4 Sammy to Fulton, out Caught&Bowled!! Sammy keeps plucking off superb catches. This was full and around off, Fulton comes forward and smashes the drive in the air, the ball comes back at Sammy at knee high, he bends down and pulls off another brilliant catch of his own bowling. This was the fourth such catch that Sammy has caught in this match. Fulton c and b Sammy 10(37) [4s-2]

Sammy to Fulton, THATS OUT!! Caught&Bowled!!

12.3 Sammy to Fulton, no run, short of length on off, Fulton hangs on the back foot and punches it to mid-on

12.2 Sammy to Fulton, no run, holding its line outside off, Fulton has a feels for it away from the body and is beaten

12.1 Sammy to Fulton, FOUR, poor delivery from Sammy, slants this down leg, Fulton gets inside the line and helps it down to the fine leg fence, the man in the deep was square

11.6 Narine to Rutherford, no run, tossed up on leg-stump, Rutherford tries to nurdle it on the leg-side, he closes the bat face early and gets a leading edge that falls short of Permaul at extra cover

11.5 Narine to Rutherford, no run, flatter and on off, Rutherford stays in the crease and punches it to extra cover

11.4 Narine to Rutherford, no run, fired in outside off, Rutherford goes for the cut but misses as the pace on that does him in

11.3 Narine to Rutherford, no run, quicker and on the stumps, Rutherford goes right back and jams it towards cover

11.2 Narine to Rutherford, no run, Rutherford presses forward and defends this flighted delivery to cover

11.1 Narine to Rutherford, no run, floated up just outside off, Rutherford watches it go through to Ramdin

10.6 Sammy to Fulton, no run, full and homing in outside off, Fulton comes on the front foot and defends, the ball hits the pad first but the impact was well outside off

10.5 Sammy to Fulton, no run, tries to leave a length outside off, he is late as the ball goes off the bottom of the bat to the slip cordon

10.4 Sammy to Fulton, no run, this time Fulton punches it to mid-off

10.3 Sammy to Fulton, no run, tad short and on off, Fulton stands up and punches it back to Sammy

10.2 Sammy to Fulton, no run, on a length just outside off, Fulton comes well forward and defends it solidly

7.2 Narine to Rutherford, no run, short and outside off, Rutherford cuts it right into the boots of Powell at short leg

7.1 Narine to Fulton, 1 run, too full and on off, Fulton squeezes it out to mid-on for a quick single

6.6 Sammy to Rutherford, no run, full and angling down leg from round the wicket, Rutherford does not get any bat on the attempted nudge, Ramdin dives and stops the ball

6.5 Sammy to Rutherford, 2 runs, half volley on off, Rutherford gets a good stride forward and drives it straight back the bowler, Chanders dives and stops the ball reaching the ropes

6.4 Sammy to Rutherford, FOUR, provides width outside off, Rutherford goes back and cuts it beautifully to the deep backward point fence, that seems to be his favourite shot

6.3 Sammy to Rutherford, no run, this one shapes in after pitching outside leg, Rutherford tries to work it on the leg-side but misses as the ball strikes him on the pads, a stifled appeal for LBW is turned down as umpire Llong is not interested

6.2 Sammy to Rutherford, no run, good length delivery on off, Rutherford comes forward and defends it to mid-on

6.1 Sammy to Rutherford, no run, tad short and around off, Rutherford stays on leg-stump and dabs it to gully

The ball changing has become a ritual in this match. Umpires are putting the ball through the round shapes to check the shape and it has gone out of shape. The fourth umpire gets the box and they select one.

5.6 Narine to Fulton, no run, quicker and turning in, Fulton goes back in the crease and pushes it to mid-on

5.5 Narine to Fulton, no run, throws this outside off, Fulton reaches for it and defends it back to Narine

5.4 Narine to Fulton, no run, Fulton once again is solid in his forward defence

5.3 Narine to Fulton, no run, flighted around off, Fulton comes on the front foot and blocks

5.2 Narine to Fulton, no run, tossed up on off, Fulton defends it with the bat in front of his pads

5.1 Narine to Rutherford, 1 run, bit too full around off, Rutherford drives it to extra cover for a quick single

4.6 Sammy to Fulton, no run, fuller length on the sixth stump line, Fulton lifts his bat and lets it go

4.5 Sammy to Fulton, no run, short and outside off, Fulton thought about going after it but pulls it out of the shot at the last second

4.4 Sammy to Fulton, no run, again full and angles in a tad on off, Fulton leans forward and pushes it to mid-on

4.3 Sammy to Fulton, no run, teasing length outside off, Fulton is happy to see it go through

4.2 Sammy to Fulton, no run, full and just outside off, Fulton comes well forward and knocks it to backward point

3.1 Narine to Rutherford, FOUR, edged but four! This was tossed up and turns across, Rutherford comes on the front foot and plays with loose bottom hands, the ball takes the edge and goes past gully for a boundary

2.6 Sammy to Fulton, no run, width provided outside off, Fulton reaches for the drive and mistimes it to cover

2.4 Sammy to Fulton, no run, jags back in from a length, Fulton gets forward to defend but gets an inside edge onto the pads, Sammy appeals for LBW but umpire Llong says not-out

2.3 Sammy to Fulton, no run, on a length around off, Fulton comes slightly forward and blocks

2.3 Sammy to Rutherford, no ball, 1 run, oversteps for this short delivery outside off, Rutherford cuts it square of the wicket on the off-side and gets off the mark

2.2 Sammy to Fulton, 1 run, slants this on the pads, Fulton stays in the crease and clips it to fine leg for the first runs of the morning

2.1 Sammy to Fulton, no run, good length ball on the stumps, Fulton gets behind it and defends it back to Sammy

The players are out in the middle. Sammy to start off proceedings. Here we go with the first ball....

Southee: "It's a great feeling to be in such a position. The landmark came on the way. We were a bit nervous when we went out to bowl. Me and Boult had a discussion before going out. We told ourselves that if we get one or two wickets early then anything can happen. All the bowlers chipped in and it was one hell of a session. The last two overs were tense but we know with our batting we can get the target."

Now all depends on how Sunil Narine will bowl, we have to wait and watch if he can spin a web around the Kiwi batsmen. He does not have much runs to play with and however bowls from the other end should try to keep things tight. As for the New Zealand batsmen, if they should not give wickets to Narine and try to play him positively.

Hello and welcome to what might be the last of the Test series. At the start of Day 3 the match was poised evenly but it all changed in the last session when the hosts bowled West Indies out for 103. The bowlers bowled good line and lengths. They got the ball to swing around and they led to the batsmen having problems. All the pacers chipped in and shared the wickets among them. The West Indian batters have to blame themselves for their team being in such a situtation.

That ends our coverage of Day 3. Join us for what will be the last day of the match tomorrow at 10:30 Local Time. Until then, take care! Bye! Bye!

Taylor: "Not too bad. This was the hardest of the hundreds I have scored. West Indies put us under a lot of pressure. We know Narine is a world class bowler and we had to fight hard to get the runs. We spoke about it last night and as a senior batsman I had to take the responsibility. Don't know what is clicking. I am just trying to play each ball on its merit. I don't know what happened there (when asked about the sixes), it was in my zone so I went after it. You guys must have been confused seeing the sixes go straight down the ground instead of cow corner (says this with a sarcastic smile)."

The target of 122 should not be difficult for the Kiwi batsmen but cricket is a funny game. We have seen strange things happen. We have to wait and watch if New Zealand get these runs or will Narine have other plans.

However, what happened after that is something I am still trying to figure out. A team which has some experienced batsmen like Samuels and Chanderpaul were bowled out for 103 and that too inside a session. Boult started it all when he sent back Brathwaite in his second over. He soon picked up Powell and Edwards to have them reeling at 13 for 3. Then Anderson came in and got rid off out-form Samuels. Chanders went to a superb catch from Williamson. Sammy struck a few hefty blows but it was not enough to bail his team out of trouble. Southee came back for his second spell to take three wickets in a over and finished things off.

After sharing the honours for the first two days, we now have a winner on the third day. The hosts after falling short of the West Indies total came back superbly with the ball to bundle out the visitors for a mere 103. The day started with McCullum going early and Taylor reaching his third hundred of the series. He was well supported by Anderson who scored a nice little cameo of 39 before throwing it away. The rest of the batsmen found it difficult to pick Narine as he ran through them to end up with 6 wickets. He was well supported by Sammy and Permaul. At this point, the visitors were in with a chance to go ahead in the match.

1.6 Narine to Rutherford, no run, tossed up on off, Rutherford goes on the back foot and blocks. That will be stumps on Day 3

Last ball of the day...

1.5 Narine to Rutherford, no run, too full and on the stumps, Rutherford digs it back to the bowler

1.4 Narine to Rutherford, no run, flighted on off, Rutherford stays back and gets a thick outside edge to point

Narine comes round the wicket

1.3 Narine to Rutherford, no run, sharp turn outside off, Rutherford gets his bat out of the way and lets it go

A slip, gully and silly point in place

1.2 Narine to Rutherford, no run, tad short and just outside off, Rutherford dabs it to gully

1.1 Narine to Fulton, byes, 1 run, turning down leg, Fulton lets it go and Ramdin does not collect it, they take the bye

Sunil Narine, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

Narine to share the new ball....

0.6 Best to Rutherford, no run, short and outside off, Rutherford cuts it hard but straight to the man at backward point, either side of the fielder and that could have been a boundary

0.5 Best to Fulton, byes, 1 run, short delivery down the leg-side, Fulton ducks under it, the ball kept swinging and made it difficult for Ramdin to collect it

0.4 Best to Fulton, FOUR, overpitched delivery outside off, Fulton leans forward and pushes it wide of mid-off, the timing was so good that the ball reached the boundary easily

0.3 Best to Fulton, no run, short of length on off, Fulton goes on the back foot and defends it to mid-on

0.2 Best to Fulton, no run, fuller length delivery just outside off, Fulton comes on the front foot and drives it to cover

0.1 Best to Fulton, no run, good length ball on off, Fulton comes slightly forward and blocks

Fulton and Rutherford are at the crease. Fulton is on strike. Best will open the attack

All the New Zealand bowlers chipped in, with Boult being the pick of the bowlers with 4 wickets. He was well supported by his partner Southee who picked up 3 and reached the 100 wicket landmark in Tests. Now it is upto their batsmen to see of the two overs and knock the rest of tomorrow to complete a series victory.

If any team could achieve being bowled out in a session, then most of us would go with West Indies. That was they have done, bowled out under a session. After taking a small lead, they got off to a horror start as they lost the openers early, Samuels and Chanderpaul steadied the innings a bit but the latter went to an erratic shot. The veteran too was sucked into a full ball and nicked to Williamson who pulled off a one-handed stunner. Since that it was just a matter of time before the hosts wrapped up the tail.

31.5 Southee to Best, out Lbw!! Southee just needed one over to finish things off. This was a length delivery that comes back in, Best shuffles across the stumps to nudge it to the leg-side, he misses to get bat as he is hit in-line, umpire Gould thought about it and gave it OUT. Best reviewed it, but in vain as the ball was clipping leg-stump. Best lbw b Southee 0(2)

Southee to Best, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

Now Best is reviewing an LBW decision. No issue with the no-ball. No bat involved this time. The ball was just clipping leg-stump, so the umpire decision remains.

31.4 Southee to Best, no run, full and on off, Best comes forward and drives it to mid-on

Tino Best, right handed bat, comes to the crease

31.3 Southee to Permaul, out Lbw!! He does not have to wait for long, Southee gets his 100th Test wicket. This was a yorker length delivery that shapes away slightly, Permaul misses it completely and is hit on the back boot. That was crushing into off and middle stump. Umpire Gould made no mistake this time. Even Permaul didn't bother to review it. Permaul lbw b Southee 0(2)

Southee to Permaul, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

31.2 Southee to Permaul, no run, Southee has to wait to get his 100th Test wicket, full and shaping away around off, Permaul comes forward and gets an outside edge onto the back pad, the Kiwi's went up in appeal for the LBW and umpire Gould took his time before giving it out, but the third umpire had to overturn

Permaul is reviewing an LBW decision. Southee is fine with the no-ball. Did he get som bat? The Hot-Spot shows a mark on the bat. Umpire Gould has to overturn the decision

Veerasammy Permaul, right handed bat, comes to the crease

31.1 Southee to Sammy, out Caught by Watling!! Southee gets into the act now. This was full and swinging away around off, Sammy goes for an expensive drive and gets a thick edge through to Watling, who accepts the catch gleefully. The skipper goes after playing a cameo. Sammy c Watling b Southee 24(17) [4s-6]

Southee to Sammy, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

30.6 Boult to Narine, no run, fuller length and holding its line on off, Narine gets a thick outside edge to backward point

30.5 Boult to Narine, no run, on the sixth stump line, Narine is not interested in playing that

30.4 Boult to Narine, no run, on a length angling away outside off, left alone

30.3 Boult to Narine, no run, full and just outside off, Narine drives it to the man at cover

30.2 Boult to Narine, leg byes, FOUR, drifts this on the pads, Narine does not get any bat as the ball hits the thigh pad and rolls away to the fine leg fence

30.1 Boult to Narine, no run,

29.6 Southee to Sammy, FOUR, again short of length on off, Sammy goes back and whips it away this time to the same region as the last boundary, he is dealing in boundaries here, all his runs have come in fours

29.5 Southee to Sammy, FOUR, banged in short around off, Sammy is quick to rock and muscle the pull to the deep mid wicket fence, that was hit with immense power

29.4 Southee to Sammy, no run, full and moving away outside off, left alone by Sammy

29.3 Southee to Sammy, no run, good length ball on off, Sammy gets right behind it and defends it back to the bowler

29.2 Southee to Sammy, no run, overpitched on off, Sammy slams the drive to mid-on

28.6 Boult to Narine, no run, slightly short and just outside off, Narine has a feel for it from it away from the body and is beaten

Sunil Narine, left handed bat, comes to the crease

28.5 Boult to Ramdin, out Lbw!! Boult is running through the West Indian side here. This was full and tailing in on the stumps, Ramdin comes forward and tries to flick but he ends up missing the ball, umpire Llong thought he got an inside edge but that was the bat hitting the boot. Watling asked McCullum to go for the review and he got it right as the ball was hitting middle and leg stump. Ramdin lbw b Boult 18(33) [4s-4]

Boult to Ramdin, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

New Zealand are reviewing an LBW decision. Ramdin the batsman in question. Boult is fine with the no-ball. Is there an inside edge? Looks like the bat hit the boot. The ball is cannoning into the stumps. Ramdin is OUT.

28.4 Boult to Ramdin, no run, bit short and outside off, Ramdin flashes hard and makes contact with thin air

28.3 Boult to Ramdin, no run, on the pads, Ramdin misses to get any bat as the ball thuds into the pads

28.2 Boult to Ramdin, no run, angled across the left-hander, Ramdin shoulders arms

28.1 Boult to Ramdin, no run, on a length around off, Ramdin gets behind it and defends it to the leg-side

27.6 Wagner to Sammy, no run, good length and otside off, left alone

27.5 Wagner to Sammy, FOUR, that's the fourth of the over! Outside off again, Sammy opens the face of the bat to get it to the third man fence

27.4 Wagner to Sammy, FOUR, too full from Wagner, Sammy squeezes it square of the wicket on the offside for another boundary

27.3 Wagner to Sammy, FOUR, short and wide outside off, Sammy stands up tall and cuts it fiercely to the point fence

27.2 Wagner to Sammy, no run, Whoa! Where did that come from? This one rises up steeply from a good length and past Sammy as he tries to fend it off. Good comeback ball that

27.1 Wagner to Sammy, FOUR, full and drifting onto the pads, Sammy flicks it off his pads and down to the deep mid wicket fence

26.6 Boult to Ramdin, no run, outside off, Ramdin defends it

26.5 Boult to Ramdin, no run, a little fuller, easily defended again

26.4 Boult to Ramdin, no run, slightly short and outside off, Ramdin gets up tall to block

26.3 Boult to Ramdin, no run, good length and outside off, blocked

26.2 Boult to Ramdin, no run, around off again, nicely blocked by Ramdin

26.1 Boult to Ramdin, no run, a bit of shape in but Ramdin watches it well and blocks

Trent Boult [7.0-1-23-3] is back into the attack

25.6 Wagner to Sammy, no run, full and outside off, Sammy pushes it to mid off

25.5 Wagner to Sammy, no run, short and outside off, cut to gully

25.4 Wagner to Sammy, no run, good length and outside off, defended well by Sammy

25.3 Wagner to Sammy, no run, full and angling in, Sammy is hit on the pads first up and there is a loud appeal but given not out

25.2 Wagner to Deonarine, out Caught by Ross Taylor!! There goes another one. Full and angled across by Wagner. Deonarine has a poke out but gets a thick edge that is snaffled at first slip. New Zealand in complete command now. Deonarine c Ross Taylor b Wagner 13(26)

20.1 Corey Anderson to Ramdin, no run, full deliver just outside off, Ramdin blocks well from the crease

19.6 Wagner to Ramdin, 1 run, length on the leg stump, easily worked away to mid-wicket

19.5 Wagner to Ramdin, no run, fullish and on the stumps, driven back to the bowler

19.4 Wagner to Ramdin, no run, fuller ball outside off stump, left alone

19.3 Wagner to Deonarine, 3 runs, fullish ball on the stumps, driven down to long-off

19.2 Wagner to Deonarine, no run, not close enough to make the batsman play

19.1 Wagner to Deonarine, no run, full and shaping in, straight to mid-on

18.6 Corey Anderson to Deonarine, 1 run, length delivery on the stumps, Deonarine turns it into the on-side

18.5 Corey Anderson to Deonarine, no run, bouncer on the stumps, Deonarine ducks under it

18.4 Corey Anderson to Deonarine, no run, shortish outside off, left alone again

18.3 Corey Anderson to Deonarine, no run, a bit shape on this one but the batsman is not interested to play at those

18.2 Corey Anderson to Deonarine, no run, easily left alone

18.1 Corey Anderson to Deonarine, no run, length delivery on the stumps, Deonarine blocks well from the crease

17.6 Wagner to Ramdin, no run, oh that swung a long way back and beat Ramdin's inside edge. Almost shaved the off pole too

Denesh Ramdin, right handed bat, comes to the crease

17.5 Wagner to Chanderpaul, out Caught by Williamson!! Edged again but New Zealand have taken it this time. This is a great catch low to his right by Williamson at second slip. Chanders pushed at that length ball and couldn't prevent the edge. This is a massive wicket for NZ. Chanderpaul c Williamson b Wagner 20(26) [4s-4]

Wagner to Chanderpaul, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

17.4 Wagner to Chanderpaul, no run, good length ball outside off, defended well from the crease

17.3 Wagner to Chanderpaul, FOUR, edged but safe. Chanders pokes and gets an edge, the flies past Fulton to the third man fence

17.2 Wagner to Chanderpaul, no run, good length delivery on the stumps, Chanders blocks well off the front foot

17.1 Wagner to Deonarine, 1 run, softly taps the length ball to cover-point and sets off

15.1 Wagner to Chanderpaul, no run, full and outside off, Chanderpaul lets it go alone

Neil Wagner, left-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

14.6 Corey Anderson to Samuels, no run, on leg-stump, Samuels gets behind it and knocks it to the leg-side

14.5 Corey Anderson to Samuels, no run, full and tailing in, Samuels leans forward and drives it to mid-on

14.4 Corey Anderson to Samuels, no run, slightly short and on off, Samuels goes on the back foot and pushes it to mid-off

14.3 Corey Anderson to Samuels, no run, fuller length on off, Samuels hangs back and defends it towards cover

14.2 Corey Anderson to Chanderpaul, 1 run, angles this on the pads, Chanderpaul stays back and clips it to fine leg

14.1 Corey Anderson to Chanderpaul, no run, good length ball on off, Chanderpaul gets nicely behind it and defends it to Anderson

Corey Anderson, left-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

13.6 Southee to Samuels, no run, Samuels drives this crisply but finds McCullum in the way at cover, who makes a fine stop to deny him a boundary

13.5 Southee to Samuels, no run, this one comes back in from a fuller length, Samuels goes for the drive and gets it off the inside half of the bat to mid-on

13.4 Southee to Samuels, no run, full and on middle, Samuels gets behind it and defends it back to Southee

13.3 Southee to Samuels, no run, back of a length on off, Samuels backs away and mistimes the punch to cover

13.2 Southee to Samuels, no run, again too straight, Samuels leans forward and flicks it to mid wicket

13.1 Southee to Samuels, no run, full and angling on to the pads, Samuels stays in the crease and knocks it to mid-on

12.6 Boult to Chanderpaul, FOUR, another superb pull shot! Again short and on off, Chanderpaul this time plays the short-arm pull in front of square, the ball raced away to the deep mid wicket fence

12.5 Boult to Chanderpaul, no run, bit short and outside off, Chanderpaul chops it to Watling

12.4 Boult to Chanderpaul, FOUR, short delivery on off, Chanderpaul is quick to pick up the length and pull it to the backward square leg fence, the man from fine leg was not able to get around in time

12.3 Boult to Chanderpaul, no run, brilliant take from Watling, Boult strays this down leg-side, Chanderpaul lets it go and Watling dives to his right and collects it with one-hand

12.2 Boult to Chanderpaul, no run, full and just outside off, Chanderpaul prods forward and knocks it to the off-side

12.1 Boult to Chanderpaul, no run, short of length on off, Chanderpaul stands tall and fends it to the leg-side

11.6 Southee to Samuels, no run, on a length around off, Samuels stays in the crease and pushes it to mid-on

11.5 Southee to Samuels, no run, sprays this down leg, Samuels misses the nudge and the ball goes through to Watling

11.4 Southee to Samuels, 2 runs, Samuels dabs the good length delivery to deep backward point for a couple

11.3 Southee to Samuels, no run, short of length delivery on the thigh pad, Samuels does offer a shot and the ball takes thuds off the thigh pad to the fine leg fence, since he was not offering a shot umpire Gould calls it a dead ball

11.2 Southee to Samuels, no run, full and on off, Samuels punches it from the crease to cover

11.1 Southee to Chanderpaul, 1 run, short ball on leg-stump, Chanderpaul swivels and pulls it along the ground to fine leg

10.6 Boult to Samuels, FOUR, full and tailing in, Samuels waits for it to swing and flicks it late, the ball races away to the deep square leg fence

10.5 Boult to Samuels, no run, tad short and on the hips, Samuels stands tall and tucks it to square leg

10.4 Boult to Chanderpaul, 1 run, full and outside off, Chanderpaul tries to squeeze it but gets an inside edge to fine leg

10.3 Boult to Chanderpaul, no run, again too far outside off to make Chanderpaul play

9.2 Southee to Samuels, no run, this one holds its line on off, Samuels is squared up as he tries to defend, the ball goes off the outside edge to backward point

9.1 Southee to Samuels, no run, short delivery on off, Samuels backs away and lets it go alone

8.6 Boult to Samuels, 1 run, strays this on the pads, Samuels stays in the crease and nudges it to fine leg

8.5 Boult to Samuels, no run, Samuels mistimes the drive back to Boult to the full delivery outside off

8.4 Boult to Samuels, no run, tad short in length on leg-stump, Samuels hangs back and tucks it to square leg

8.3 Boult to Chanderpaul, 1 run, too straight on middle, Chanderpaul shuffles across and tucks it to fine leg

8.2 Boult to Chanderpaul, no run, full and homing away outside off, Chanderpaul leaves it in his own style

Shivnarine Chanderpaul, left handed bat, comes to the crease

8.1 Boult to K Edwards, out Caught by Watling!! Boult is on fire here. Edwards is unlucky here. This was length delivery down leg, Edwards tries to nudge and gets a feather to Watling, who takes a good diving catch to his left. Umpire Llong was quick to raise his finger. The Hot-Spot showed a clear mark on the inside half of the bat. K Edwards c Watling b Boult 1(17)

Boult to K Edwards, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

7.6 Southee to Samuels, no run, back of a length delivery outside off, Samuels lets another one go

5.5 Southee to K Edwards, no run, another easy leave for Edwards outside off

5.4 Southee to K Edwards, no run, bit short and outside off, Edwards does not go after it as he lets it go

5.3 Southee to K Edwards, no run, good length ball outside off, Edwards lifts his bat and lets it go

5.2 Southee to K Edwards, no run, too full and on off, Edwards drives it back to Southee

5.1 Southee to K Edwards, no run,

Marlon Samuels, right handed bat, comes to the crease

4.6 Boult to K Powell, out Caught by Southee!! Southee pulls off a brilliant catch. This was again full and in that channel of uncertainity, Powell pokes at it and gets a thick outside edge, the ball goes low and to the left of Southee at third slip, who takes a superb catch bending down. The Kiwi's are right back in this game. K Powell c Southee b Boult 0(5)

Boult to K Powell, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

4.5 Boult to K Powell, no run, fuller length on off, Powell prefers to stay back and knock it to gully

4.4 Boult to K Powell, no run, short and outside off, easy leave for Powell

4.3 Boult to K Powell, no run, on a length around off, Powell was late to let that go, the ball takes the inside edge and goes past the off-stump

4.2 Boult to K Powell, no run, good length ball outside off, left alone by Powell

Kieran Powell, left handed bat, comes to the crease

4.1 Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, out Bowled!! This was the Boult who bowled so well in the last match at Wellington. Full and swinging in, Brathwaite goes for the drive away from the body the ball sneaks between bat and pad to hit the off-stump. Kraigg Brathwaite b Boult 7(18) [4s-1]

3.4 Southee to K Edwards, no run, bit short and just outside off, Edwards pulls it off the front foot to mid wicket

3.3 Southee to K Edwards, no run, hint of away movement, Edwards waits for it to swing and then drives it to cover

3.2 Southee to K Edwards, no run, tad short and outside off, Edwards punches it to cover off the back foot

3.1 Southee to K Edwards, no run, fuller length on off, Edwards comes slightly forward and defends it back to Southee

2.6 Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, half volley outside off, Brathwaite gets on his knees and caresses the drive to the deep extra cover fence, McCullum gave chase but in vain

2.5 Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, length delivery just outside off, Brathwaite pats it to the off-side

2.4 Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, full and swinging in, Brathwaite looks to drive but gets an inside edge onto the pads

2.3 Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, on a length around off, Brathwaite comes on the front foot and pushes it to mid-off

Powell was injured while fielding at short leg, hence Edwards is opening.

The ball is being changed yet again. I have now lost count of how many times the ball has been changed. The fourth umpire is out there again with the box. Umpire Gould selects one and throws it Southee.

2.2 Boult to K Edwards, 1 run, good length delivery on off, Edwards stays in the crease and gets an inside edge to backward square leg

2.1 Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, bit short and outside off, Brathwaite hangs on the back foot and knocks it wide of mid-off

1.6 Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Brathwaite keeps the strike once again, he punches this short of length ball to extra cover

1.5 Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, drifts this down leg, Brathwaite gets inside the line and lets it go

1.4 Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, short of length outside off, Brathwaite punches it away from the body to backward point

1.3 Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, bouncer on off, Brathwaite jumps up and fends it to the on-side

1.2 Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, leg byes, FOUR, short delivery on the body, Brathwaite tries to take evasive action by ducking, but the ball does not bounce as it hits him on the back and rolls away to the fine leg fence

1.1 Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, right away on money, full and on off, Brathwaite comes forward and taps it to the off-side

Tim Southee, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

0.6 Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, strays this on the pads, Brathwaite stays in the crease and clips it to backward square leg

0.5 Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, on a length outside off, left alone

0.4 Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, slightly short and on off, Brathwaite stays back and defends it to cover

0.1 Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, good length delivery shapes away, Brathwaite pokes and gets an outside edge that falls short of Fulton at second slip

Kraigg Brathwaite and K Edwards are at the crease. Kraigg Brathwaite is on strike. Boult will open the attack

Welcome back folks for the final session. There is an interesting move as Edwards opens with Brathwaite instead of Powell. Did he get injured or is this a genuine move? We have to wait and watch....

West Indies get a small lead, thanks mainly to Narine. He bowled magnificently to pick up six wickets. Coming back into Test cricket after a while, he didn't seem out of place as he struck in his first over and added five more to that tally. New Zealand were once again led by a century from Taylor, his third in as many matches. He seems to be in a zone of his own as builds his innings with a lot of maturity. The pitch still looks to be a good one to bat on, with a odd one turning. The West Indies should fancy their chances to put a total on the board and let the Kiwi's chase. Early tea been taken. Join us back in a short while for the final session.....

117.3 Narine to Wagner, out Caught by K Edwards!! Fittingly Narine finishes off the innings. This was flighted on off, Wagner goes for the slog sweep but ends up getting a top edge to Edwards at cover, who takes a well judged catch. Wagner c K Edwards b Narine 22(24) [4s-3 6s-1]

Narine to Wagner, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

117.2 Narine to Wagner, no run, tossed up delivery, Wagner drives it straight back to Narine who deflects it onto then stumps, but Boult was back well in, an easy decision for the third umpire

The third umpire called for a run-out chance

117.1 Narine to Wagner, no run, Wagner was shaping up to go for the slog sweep but in the end he decides against it as he guides it to backward point

116.6 Permaul to Wagner, 1 run, too full and on off, Wagner digs it out to extra cover for a single and to keep the strike

116.5 Permaul to Wagner, FOUR, short and wide outside off, Wagner goes reaching after it as he cuts it hard and to the vacant sweeper cover region

116.4 Permaul to Wagner, no run, turning in on leg-stump, Wagner stays in the crease and is rapped on the pads, but the ball was going down leg

116.3 Permaul to Wagner, FOUR, short and on leg-stump, Wagner goes for the half pull/sweep and helps it past the man at backward square leg for another boundary

114.3 Permaul to Wagner, 1 run, flighted around off, Wagner comes on the front foot and drives it to long off

114.2 Permaul to Wagner, no run, tossed up delivery on off, Wagner sweeps it to the man at short mid wicket

114.1 Permaul to Wagner, no run, fires this one on off, Wagner comes forward and gets an inside edge onto the pads

113.6 Narine to Boult, no run, this was the knuckle ball on leg-stump, Boult reads it well as he stays back and blocks

113.5 Narine to Boult, no run, floated on the stumps, Boult somehow manages to keep it out

113.4 Narine to Boult, no run, a repeat off the last ball, once again he turns it to leg slip

113.3 Narine to Boult, no run, flighted on middle, Boult defends it to the man at leg slip

Trent Boult, right handed bat, comes to the crease

113.2 Narine to Ish Sodhi, out Bowled!! What come back for the mystery spinner? As he picks up a five wicket haul. That too with a classical off-spinners dismissal. This was tossed up just outside off, Sodhi comes forward and tries to drive but the ball spins back and hits the top of off-stump. Ish Sodhi b Narine 9(12) [4s-1]

Narine to Ish Sodhi, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

113.1 Narine to Ish Sodhi, no run, turns this down leg, Sodhi lets it go alone

112.6 Permaul to Wagner, 2 runs, Wagner slices the drive wide of the man at backward point for a couple

112.5 Permaul to Ish Sodhi, 3 runs, slides this on leg-stump, Sodhi goes back and nurdles it off the inside edge to long leg, the fielder just about manages to pull it inside the fence

112.4 Permaul to Ish Sodhi, no run, again too full and on the stumps, Sodhi gets on his knees and sweeps it straight into Powell at short leg, thank god for the shin guards

112.3 Permaul to Ish Sodhi, no run, floated just outside off, Sodhi gets a thick outside edge to backward point

112.2 Permaul to Ish Sodhi, no run, slower and around off, Sodhi stays in the crease and knocks it to cover

112.1 Permaul to Ish Sodhi, FOUR, full delivery on off, Sodhi clears his front leg and swings across the line to get it to the deep mid wicket fence

111.6 Narine to Wagner, no run, full delivery on off, Wagner drives it back to the bowler

111.5 Narine to Wagner, no run, floated around off, Wagner comes forward to defend but is beaten by the turn

111.4 Narine to Ish Sodhi, 1 run, Sodhi gets a thick outside edge that goes square of the wicket on the off-side

111.3 Narine to Ish Sodhi, no run, this one goes straight one, Sodhi plays for the turn and is beaten all ends up

111.2 Narine to Ish Sodhi, no run, tossed up and on off, Sodhi hangs back and pushes it back to Narine

111.1 Narine to Ish Sodhi, no run, quicker and just outside off, Sodhi goes on the back foot and defends it

110.6 Permaul to Wagner, no run, Wagner comes on the front foot and blocks

110.5 Permaul to Wagner, no run, loopy delivery on middle, Wagner stays in the crease and nurdles it to backward square leg

110.4 Permaul to Wagner, no run, slower and on off, Wagner presses forward and defends it to FSL

110.3 Permaul to Wagner, no run, flatter and on off, Wagner hangs back and defends it with a straight bat

110.2 Permaul to Wagner, no run, floated just outside off, Wagner drives it to cover

110.1 Permaul to Ish Sodhi, 1 run, drifts this on leg-stump, Sodhi leans forward and nudges it to mid wicket

Veerasammy Permaul [31.0-6-76-1] is back into the attack

109.6 Narine to Wagner, FOUR, quicker and just outside off, Wagner pushes hard at it and gets thick outside edge, the ball races away to the third man fence

109.5 Narine to Wagner, no run, floated and outside off, Wagner plays inside the line and lets it go

109.4 Narine to Wagner, no run, flighted around off, Wagner presses forward and defends it to backward point

Neil Wagner, left handed bat, comes to the crease

Drinks are on the field now

109.3 Narine to Southee, out Lbw!! Narine strikes and ends a cameo from Southee. This was quicker and turns in sharply, Southee is rooted to the crease and tries to defend but the ball hits him on the pads, umpire Llong had no hesitation in giving that OUT. Southee reviewed it and the Hawk-Eye showed that the impact was umpires call, so he walks back dejected. Southee lbw b Narine 18(26) [4s-2 6s-1]

Narine to Southee, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

Southee reviews an LBW decision against him. Narine is fine with the no-ball. Has he got outside off? There is no inside edge. The impact is on-field call so he will have to go.

109.2 Narine to Southee, no run, quicker and just outside off, Southee gets across and punches it to mid wicket

109.1 Narine to Southee, no run, slower and around off, Southee comes forward and pushes it to mid-on

108.6 Best to Southee, 1 run, short of length on off, Southee pulls it along the ground this time to deep square leg

Best gets his second warning for running on the pitch. Another one and he can't bowl any more in this innings

108.5 Best to Southee, no run, good length delivery on off, Southee stays back and punches it to cover

108.4 Best to Southee, FOUR, follows the short one with a yorker, but Southee is upto it as he flicks it beautifully to the backward square leg fence, he splits the fielders in the deep to perfection

108.3 Best to Southee, SIX, short delivery on leg-stump, Southee shuffles across and swivels to pull it all the way over fine leg, it was a top edge but had plenty to take it over the ropes

Ish Sodhi, right handed bat, comes to the crease

108.2 Best to Ross Taylor, out Caught by Samuels!! A splendid innings comes to end. It was like a repeat of his dismissal from the last match. Short and outside off, Taylor goes for the upper cut and hits it straight down Samuels throat at third man. He walks off disappointed. Ross Taylor c Samuels b Best 131(264) [4s-16 6s-2]

Best to Ross Taylor, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

108.1 Best to Ross Taylor, 2 runs, full and tailing, Taylor presses forward and milks it to backward square leg for another couple

107.6 Narine to Southee, no run, fired in on middle, Southee gets behind it and works it to mid wicket

107.5 Narine to Southee, no run, flighted and turning in, Southee goes for the pull and misses as he is rapped on the pads, a half hearted appeal for LBW is ignored, it looked very close but West Indies don't take the review, only height would have saved him there

107.4 Narine to Southee, no run, tad short and just outside off, Southee hangs back and pushes it to back to Narine

107.3 Narine to Southee, FOUR, overpitched outside off, Southee comes on the front foot and creams the drive to deep extra cover, Samuels gives chase and tries to stop it with his boot but in vain

107.2 Narine to Southee, no run, full and on the stumps, Southee gets inside the line and clips it to backward square leg

107.1 Narine to Ross Taylor, 1 run, tossed up around off, Taylor shuffles across and nurdles it to square leg

Well it seems mandatory to change the new ball after a few overs. Second time it has happened this innings and third time in the match. Don't know whether it is a batch of balls or is it like that with every box.

106.6 Best to Ross Taylor, 1 run, banged in short around off, Taylor raises with the bounce and knocks it to short cover for a quick single

106.5 Best to Ross Taylor, no run, full and too far outside off, Taylor shoulders arms

106.4 Best to Ross Taylor, 2 runs, length delivery on the pads, Taylor leans forward and flicks it to backward square leg, aggressive running allows them to come back for the second

106.3 Best to Ross Taylor, no run, short and outside off, Taylor rocks back and cuts it to backward point

106.2 Best to Ross Taylor, no run, short of length on off, Taylor stands tall and defends it down the pitch

106.1 Best to Ross Taylor, no run, back of a length on leg-stump, Taylor tries to nudge but it goes off the thigh pad to Ramdin

Tino Best [12.0-1-47-0] is back into the attack

105.6 Narine to Southee, no run, this is on leg-stump, Southee is rooted in the crease and is struck on the pads, the ball lobs up to FSL, a stifled appeal is turned down but they take the review, the Hot-Spot showed there was no bat involved, a wasted review

West Indies have taken a review for a catch at short leg. No issues with the no-ball. The Hot-Spot does not show any mark on the bat. Even the snicko didn't pick anything. Not-Out says umpire Llong

105.5 Narine to Southee, no run, floated on middle, Southee gets across and works it to backward square leg

105.4 Narine to Southee, no run, turns in sharply, Southee is cramped for room as he pats it to the leg-side

105.3 Narine to Southee, no run, gives this more air outside off, Southee gets well forward and drives it to mid-off

105.2 Narine to Southee, no run, flighted on off, Southee goes back and misses to get bat as the ball hits him high on the pad

105.1 Narine to Southee, no run, tossed up just outside off, Southee comes forward and jams it to FSL

Sunil Narine [36.0-14-81-3] is back into the attack

104.6 Sammy to Ross Taylor, no run, throws this well wide of off-stump, Taylor walks across and thought about going after it but decides against it. End of an expensive over from Sammy

104.5 Sammy to Ross Taylor, FOUR, well he is certainly feasting on Sammy here, short and outside off, Taylor's fast hands come to the fore as he cuts it hard and into the square third man fence

104.4 Sammy to Ross Taylor, SIX, and he doubles his sixes count, again full and on off, Taylor sends it sailing over long on this time, is he shifting gears here? I think so

104.3 Sammy to Ross Taylor, SIX, overpitched outside off, Taylor comes well forward and lofts it straight down the ground for a maximum, that his first six in the series

104.2 Sammy to Ross Taylor, FOUR, short and outside off, Taylor rocks back and cuts it to deep backward point, that ball reached the fence at the rate of knots

104.1 Sammy to Ross Taylor, no run, rare loose shot from Taylor, full and outside off, he goes for an expensive drive and only makes contact with thin air

103.6 Best to Southee, no run, drifts this down leg, Southee tries to flick but fails to get bat on it

103.5 Best to Ross Taylor, 1 run, bangs it short and outside off, Taylor cuts it hard but there is a fielder at deep backward point

103.4 Best to Southee, 1 run, another short one that does not raise, Southee shuffles across and helps it on its way to fine leg, where Deonarine does well to stop it from reaching the ropes

103.3 Best to Southee, no run, good length ball outside off, Southee pushes it in the air just short of Best

103.2 Best to Ross Taylor, 1 run, short delivery on the body, Taylor hops up and tucks it to square leg

103.1 Best to Ross Taylor, no run, overpitched delivery on off, Taylor drives it back to Best who does well to get a hand on it and stop it

102.6 Sammy to Southee, no run, tad short and outside off, Southee knocks it towards backward point

102.5 Sammy to Southee, no run, full and just outside off, Southee pushes it to mid-on from the crease

102.4 Sammy to Ross Taylor, 1 run, Taylor comes on the front foot and plays the cover drive square of the wicket

102.3 Sammy to Ross Taylor, no run, in that channel outside off, Taylor lifts his bat and lets it go

102.1 Sammy to Ross Taylor, no run, on a length around off, Taylor gets right behind it and defends it

101.6 Best to Southee, no run, jags back in sharply around off, Southee stays rooted to the crease and is cut into half, the ball goes past the inside edge and past the off-stump

101.5 Best to Southee, no run, fuller length on off, Southee comes slightly forward and pushes it to mid-on

101.4 Best to Southee, 2 runs, too straight on middle and leg, Southee gets inside the line and nudges it to deep mid wicket for a couple

101.3 Best to Ross Taylor, 1 run, short delivery just outside off, Taylor gets on top of the bounce and guides it to backward point

101.2 Best to Ross Taylor, no run, good length ball around off, Taylor prefers to hang back and push it to the off-side

101.1 Best to Ross Taylor, no run, short of length on off, Taylor goes on the back foot and defends it to cover

Tim Southee, right handed bat, comes to the crease

100.6 Sammy to Watling, out Caught by Ramdin!! The new ball has got the wicket. This was full and teasing outside off, Watling goes chasing after it and gets a thick outside edge, the ball goes to the right of Ramdin who dives and takes a sharp catch. It was a poor shot from the wicket-keeper. Watling c Ramdin b Sammy 20(37) [4s-2]

Sammy to Watling, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

100.5 Sammy to Watling, no run, on a length outside off, left alone by Watling

100.4 Sammy to Watling, no run, fuller length just outside off, Watling drives it to mid-off

100.3 Sammy to Watling, FOUR, you will not see a perfect straight drive, this was full and on middle, Watling gets forward and drives it with the full face of the bat, he held his pose for the cameramen

100.1 Sammy to Watling, no run, back of a length on off, Watling hangs back and defends it back to Sammy

He takes off his helmet and raises his arms to acknowledge the applause from the crowd and his team-mates.

99.6 Best to Ross Taylor, FOUR, Taylor gets to his 11th Test hundred. Third on the trot. This was again full and outside off, Taylor comes on the front foot and drives it beautifully to deep extra cover

99.5 Best to Watling, leg byes, 1 run, bouncer that does not raise, Watling tries to duck but the low bounce hits him on the back and lobs to fine leg

99.4 Best to Ross Taylor, 3 runs, overpitched again this time on leg, Taylor leans forward and flicks it to deep mid wicket, the ball slows down and they come back for three. He is getting to the hundred quickly

99.3 Best to Ross Taylor, no run, slides this down leg, Taylor lets it go

99.2 Best to Ross Taylor, FOUR, half volley outside off, Taylor does not get well forward but still goes through with the shot, the timing on that was superb as it goes all the way to the deep extra cover fence

99.1 Best to Watling, 1 run, full and on middle, Watling gets forward and nudges it wide of mid-on

Tino Best [9.0-1-29-0] is back into the attack

Best to bowl first time today.

98.6 Sammy to Watling, 1 run, drifts this on the pads, Watling leans forward and nurdles it to fine leg

98.6 Sammy to Watling, no ball, oversteps this time, bowls it full and outside off, left alone

98.1 Sammy to Ross Taylor, no run, good length ball just outside off, Taylor chops the cut to the off-side

Well no surprise as Sammy takes the new ball....

Welcome back to the second session. The first session saw only the spinners bowling, will Sammy take the new ball straightaway or will he continue to with spin? We will find out soon....

This game seems to be see-sawing from one team to another. Both teams are yet to take full advantage of the match. The hosts got off to a poor start when they lost McCullum early to Narine but credit must go to Sammy, as he held on to another blinder. Anderson came in and battled his way through before unleashing himself on Narine but the over aggression cost him his wicket. Watling has looked good so far in his short stay. However, it is Taylor once again who has held the innings together and is nearing another hundred. Join us back at 13:10 Local Time, to see Taylor get there.....

97.6 Deonarine to Ross Taylor, 1 run, floated up on off, Taylor comes on the front foot and pushes it to long on. That will be lunch on Day 3

97.5 Deonarine to Watling, 1 run, tossed up delivery outside off, Watling drives it wide of mid-off for a single

97.4 Deonarine to Watling, no run, too full and on off, Watling pushes it back to Deonarine

97.3 Deonarine to Watling, no run, quicker and on off, Watling gets nmicely behind it and defends it down the pitch

97.2 Deonarine to Watling, no run, Watling blocks it off the front foot

97.1 Deonarine to Watling, no run, on the stumps, Watling works it to mid wicket

96.6 Permaul to Ross Taylor, no run, loopy delivery on off, Taylor stays in the crease and knocks it to backward point. Taylor has brought up 450 runs in the series

96.5 Permaul to Ross Taylor, 2 runs, slides this on the pads, Taylor leans forward and nudges it to mid wicket for a couple

96.4 Permaul to Ross Taylor, no run, slower and on leg-stump, Taylor gets slightly forward and defends it to the leg-side

96.3 Permaul to Ross Taylor, no run, Taylor guides the late cut straight to Chands at backward point

96.2 Permaul to Ross Taylor, no run, flighted on off, Taylor drives it back to Permaul

96.1 Permaul to Ross Taylor, no run, quicker and just outside off, Taylor goes for the cut but is beaten by the pace on that

95.6 Deonarine to Watling, no run, full delivery around off, Watling drives it to cover

95.5 Deonarine to Watling, FOUR, nice juicy full toss outside off, Watling does not miss out as he drives it handsomely to the sweeper cover fence

95.4 Deonarine to Watling, no run, Watling pushes it back to Deonarine

95.3 Deonarine to Watling, no run, flatter and around off, Watling stays back and defends it

88.6 Permaul to Ross Taylor, 1 run, slows this up on off, Taylor comes slightly forward and pushes it to the left of Permaul, he dives and lets the ball go through

88.5 Permaul to Ross Taylor, no run, quicker and around off, Taylor presses forward and drives it to cover

88.4 Permaul to Ross Taylor, FOUR, again short and outside off, Taylor gets nicely on top of the bounce and cuts it beautifully to the deep backward point fence

88.3 Permaul to Watling, 3 runs, flatter and just outside off, Watling goes on the back foot and punches it to deep extra cover, Best slides and saves a run for his team

BJ Watling, right handed bat, comes to the crease

88.2 Permaul to Corey Anderson, out Caught by Deonarine!! Anderson has thrown it away. This was a tossed up delivery around off, Anderson goes on his knees and plays the slog sweep to deep mid wicket, where Deonarine judges it well and takes an excellent catch. New Zealand didn't want that as he was looking comfortable. Corey Anderson c Deonarine b Permaul 39(62) [4s-7]

Permaul to Corey Anderson, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

88.1 Permaul to Corey Anderson, no run, fired in outside off, Anderson covers his stumps and lets it go

87.6 Narine to Corey Anderson, 1 run, knuckle ball on leg-stump, Anderson gets inside the line and nudges it to mid wicket

87.5 Narine to Corey Anderson, FOUR, another wayward delivery, short and outside off, Anderson this time cuts it in front of square for the third boundary of the over

87.3 Narine to Corey Anderson, no run, floated on off, Anderson stays back and pushes it to the off-side

87.2 Narine to Corey Anderson, FOUR, this was a poor delivery from Narine, short and outside off, Anderson rocks back and cuts it to cover point, where Deonarine mifields and allows the ball to go through

87.1 Narine to Corey Anderson, FOUR, tossed up outside off, Anderson gets on his knees and swats the sweep shot powerfully to the deep mid wicket fence, that went like a bullet to the boundary

86.6 Permaul to Ross Taylor, no run, full and down leg, Taylor goes for the sweep but does not get any bat as the ball hits him on the pads

82.1 Permaul to Ross Taylor, no run, floated on leg-stump, Taylor leans forward and works it to mid wicket

Veerasammy Permaul [23.0-4-59-0] is back into the attack

81.6 Narine to Corey Anderson, FOUR, drops this short and wide outside off, Anderson is quick to rock back and cut it with disdain to the deep backward point fence, there was shouts of catch it, but it was in the gap

81.5 Narine to Corey Anderson, no run, pushed through on off, Anderson hangs back and knocks it to backward point

81.4 Narine to Corey Anderson, no run, flighted on off, Anderson comes on the front foot and drives it to cover

81.3 Narine to Corey Anderson, no run, slower and on off, Anderson presses forward and defends it with soft hands to gully

81.2 Narine to Corey Anderson, no run, slightly short again around off, Anderson goes back and punches it to extra cover

81.1 Narine to Corey Anderson, no run, short and outside off, Anderson cuts it powerfully but to the man at cover point

It's time for a drink!

80.6 Sammy to Corey Anderson, 1 run, good length ball comes back in, Anderson tries to drive again and gets an inside edge, the ball rolls off the pads to cover

75.4 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, turning onto the pads, Taylor hangs back and nudges it to backward square leg

75.3 Narine to Corey Anderson, 1 run, floated up around off, Anderson comes forward and pushes it past cover, Taylor was making sure that it had gone past the man before going for the single

75.2 Narine to Corey Anderson, no run, tossed up outside off, Anderson has a poke and is beaten

75.1 Narine to Corey Anderson, FOUR, hlaf volley from Narine, Anderson gets to the pitch of the ball and he goes through with the drive, he drives it straight down the ground for his first boundary

74.6 Sammy to Corey Anderson, 1 run, again on leg-stump, Anderson presses forward and flicks it to deep square leg, he keeps the strike

74.5 Sammy to Corey Anderson, no run, straight and on middle, Anderson leans forward and nudges it to mid wicket

74.4 Sammy to Corey Anderson, no run, drifts this down leg-side, Anderson misses the nudge and good take by Ramdin diving to his right

74.3 Sammy to Corey Anderson, 2 runs, Anderson gets off the mark at last, he guides it with an angled bat down to third man for a couple

74.2 Sammy to Corey Anderson, no run, fuller length on off, Anderson gets right behind it and defends it back to Sammy

74.1 Sammy to Ross Taylor, 1 run, good length ball just outside off, Taylor gets a good stride forward and knocks it to deep extra cover

73.6 Narine to Corey Anderson, no run, another carrom ball, but this pitched outside leg-stump, Anderson shuffles across and is rapped on the pads, the appeal for LBW is turned down as it was going down leg

73.5 Narine to Corey Anderson, no run, tossed up just outside off, Anderson drives it uppishly to extra cover

73.4 Narine to Corey Anderson, no run, he was setting him up for this, the knuckle ball around off, Anderson does not pick as he play down the wrong line, the ball goes off the back pad to Ramdin

73.3 Narine to Corey Anderson, no run, slightly short and just outside off, Anderson has time to go back and punch it to backward point

73.2 Narine to Corey Anderson, no run, Anderson does well to play it with loose bottom hand, the ball goes on the bounce to gully

Silly point and short leg in place

73.1 Narine to Corey Anderson, no run, tossed up outside off, left alone

72.6 Sammy to Ross Taylor, no run, Taylor pushes this gently to mid-off

72.5 Sammy to Ross Taylor, no run, length delivery around off, Taylor punches it to mid-off

71.1 Narine to Brendon McCullum, out Caught by Sammy!! Does Sammy have some glue on his hands or what? He pulls off another superb catch, the third of the innings. This was slightly short and turning in, McCullum makes room and looks to cut, but the extra bounce takes the edge and flies chest high to Sammy at slip, he keeps calm and collects it cooly. That ball was travelling and he had very little time to react. Brendon McCullum c Sammy b Narine 12(42) [4s-2]

Narine to Brendon McCullum, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

70.6 Sammy to Brendon McCullum, 1 run, full and outside off, McCullum goes for the big booming cover drive, but ends up getting an inside edge onto the boots, the ball rolls towards cover and take an easy single

70.5 Sammy to Brendon McCullum, no run, McCullum is getting right to the pitch of the ball and defending solidly

70.4 Sammy to Brendon McCullum, no run, fuller length on off, McCullum comes on the front foot and pushes it to mid-off

70.3 Sammy to Brendon McCullum, no run, good length ball around off, McCullum comes half way forward and defends it to cover

70.2 Sammy to Brendon McCullum, no run, short ball outside off, it does not bounce much, McCullum goes for the pull but does not connect as the ball goes under his bat

70.1 Sammy to Brendon McCullum, no run, too full and outside off, McCullum squeezes the drive to mid-on

69.6 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, slower and just outside off, Taylor presses forward and blocks it down the pitch

69.5 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, flighted around off, Taylor hangs back and works it to FSL

69.4 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, tossed up on off, Taylor goes back and nudges it to mid wicket

69.3 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, knuckle ball on off, Taylor reads it well and defends it solidly off the front foot

66.3 Sammy to Ross Taylor, FOUR, short ball at military medium is not going to trouble Taylor, as he rocks back and pulls it powerfully to the deep square leg fence

66.2 Sammy to Ross Taylor, 2 runs, once again Sammy drifts one on the pads, this time Taylor gets an inside edge to fine leg for a couple, Narine makes a stop with his boots to stop the ball from reaching the fence

66.1 Sammy to Ross Taylor, no run, fuller length just outside off, Taylor gets a good stride forward and pushes it to backward point

65.6 Narine to Brendon McCullum, no run, this slightly short and on middle, McCullum stays in the crease and tries to work it to the on-side but gets an inside edge onto the thigh pad, the ball lobs just wide of the fielder at FSL

65.5 Narine to Ross Taylor, 1 run, off-spinner around off, Taylor gets to the pitch and nudges it to backward square leg for a single

65.4 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, turning down leg, Taylor gets inside the line and lets it go alone

65.3 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, slower and on off, Taylor is solid in defence off the front foot

65.1 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, tossed up on off, Taylor comes forward and jams it to backward square leg

No surprise in the bowling as Narine starts from the other end

64.6 Sammy to Brendon McCullum, no run, half volley just outside off, McCullum comes on the front foot and drives it back straight, Sammy bends down and stops the ball

64.5 Sammy to Brendon McCullum, no run, angling in on off, McCullum leans forward and turns it to mid wicket

64.4 Sammy to Brendon McCullum, no run, on a length around off, McCullum covers his stumps and watches it go through

64.3 Sammy to Brendon McCullum, no run, tad short and on off, McCullum comes slightly forward and defends it towards cover

64.2 Sammy to Ross Taylor, 1 run, good length ball around off, Taylor pushes forward and knocks it to deep backward point for the first runs of the bat today

64.1 Sammy to Ross Taylor, leg byes, FOUR, Sammy errs in line as he drifts this one the pads, Taylor gets it off the thigh pad and the ball rolls away to the fine leg fence

We are in all readiness for another exciting day of Test cricket. The players are out in the middle. The skipper to start off proceedings. The first ball coming up....

Taylor has continued his fine form to rack up another fifty plus score. He also went past 400 runs in this series and in process bacame the third New Zealand player to cross that landmark in a 3-match series. McCullum on the other hand, has not been comfortable against Narine but we know that the skipper will guts it out. The hosts have to take the lead if they have to win this Test. Batting last on a wicket that has already started to turn is not going to be an easy task.

Hello and welcome to Day 3 of the third Test. The move to play two spinners by the West Indies has worked till now. Both the spinners, Narine and Permaul have bowled tight lines and have got the ball to turn. The latter even picking up two wickets. Sammy would like them to continue in the same way and provide an early wicket today. So that they can take a firm control on the match. It is not going to be easy as the two most experienced Kiwi batsmen are out in the middle.

That ends our coverage of Day 2. Join us for all the action tomorrow at 10:30 Local Time. Until then, take care! Cya!

The New Zealand batsmen have their task cut out, as the ball has started to turn and bounce and Narine looks like getting a wicket of every ball. It all depends on the current pair to stitch a partnership together and get them to a decent total because batting last on this surface is not going to be easy.

Stumps: That ends another fascinating days of cricket. The late wicket of Williamson makes it another day where the honours are shared. Taylor and Williamson came out positively after tea and got to their fifties. They rotated the strike and put the bad balls away. Trouble started once Narine bowled his first knuckle ball, he made the batsmen think and Williamson in particular struggled to pick it. In the end he was out LBW to a normal off-spinner. Permaul too has bowled well at the other end and has given good company to Narine.

63.6 Narine to Brendon McCullum, byes, 2 runs, turns down leg, McCullum can't get bat on the nudge, Ramdin too misses and they collect a couple of byes

Last ball of the day...

63.5 Narine to Ross Taylor, 1 run, Taylor gets a leading edge to cover as he looks to nudge it on to the leg-side

63.4 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, loud appeal for LBW! This was the knuckle ball, Taylor plays down the wrong line and is hit on the back pad, but the impact was just outside off

55.6 Narine to Brendon McCullum, no run, quicker and around off, McCullum comes forward and gets it off the outside half to backward point. Nice couple of overs from Narine has yielded the results for West Indies

55.5 Narine to Brendon McCullum, no run, once again the knuckle ball, McCullum plays for the incoming one and is beaten again

55.4 Narine to Brendon McCullum, no run, this was the knuckle ball first up, McCullum does not pick it as he prods and is beaten

Brendon McCullum, right handed bat, comes to the crease

55.3 Narine to Williamson, out Lbw!! Williamson goes after struggling for a couple of overs. This was tossed up and turns in, Williamson comes forward to defend but does not get any bat as he is rapped on the pads, umpire Llong took his time and gave it out. But, Williamson reviewed it immediately, the replays showed that it was just hitting leg-stump. Williamson lbw b Narine 58(148) [4s-5]

Narine to Williamson, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

Williamson has reviewed an LBW decision against him. No issue with the no-ball. There is no bat involved. The ball is clipping the leg-stump, so the umpires decision remains

55.2 Narine to Williamson, no run, flighted on off, Williamson leans forward and nudges it to mid wicket

55.1 Narine to Williamson, no run, bit short and around off, Williamson has all the time to go back and punch it to cover

54.6 Permaul to Williamson, 1 run, Williamson takes this tossed up delivery on the full and drives it wide of mid-off for a quick single, he keeps strike as well

54.5 Permaul to Williamson, no run, floated on middle, Williamson looked to sweep but decided against it as he blocks

54.4 Permaul to Williamson, no run, slower in air just outside off, Williamson lunges forward and defends it

54.3 Permaul to Ross Taylor, 1 run, slightly short and outside off, Taylor chops the cut wide of backward point for a single

54.2 Permaul to Ross Taylor, no run, tossed up on off, Taylor stays leg-side and drives it to cover

54.1 Permaul to Ross Taylor, no run, short and outside off, Taylor goes on the back foot and cuts it to backward point

53.6 Narine to Williamson, no run, loopy delivery around off, Williamson turns it off the back foot to mid wicket. Nice field set here by Sammy, he is not giving Williamson any easy runs here

53.3 Narine to Williamson, no run, flighted on off, Williamson gets inside the line and works it to backward square leg

53.2 Narine to Williamson, no run, slightly short and just outside off, Williamson guides it to backward point with an open face

53.1 Narine to Williamson, no run, tossed up outside off, Williamson walks across off and turns it to mid wicket

52.6 Permaul to Ross Taylor, 2 runs, Taylor continues his fine form as he gets to his 22nd Test fifty, nice juicy full toss on leg-stump, Taylor gets on his knees and sweeps it to long leg for a couple

52.5 Permaul to Ross Taylor, no run, floated on middle, Taylor defends it with the bat in front of his pads

52.4 Permaul to Ross Taylor, no run, flighted on off, Taylor drives it inside out to cover

52.3 Permaul to Ross Taylor, no run, slower in air on off, Taylor plays down the wrong line and gets it off the thick outside edge to backward point

52.1 Permaul to Ross Taylor, no run, tossed up around off, Taylor presses forward and defends it

51.6 Narine to Williamson, no run, another beauty, Williamson does not know which it is going as he leaves an off-spinner without covering his stumps, luckily the bounce on the pitch got it over the stumps. Nice probing over from Narine

51.5 Narine to Williamson, no run, but it doesn't matter, as this one turns in and goes between bat and pad to miss the off-stump

Taylor has some advice for Williamson

51.4 Narine to Williamson, no run, again turns in sharply, Williamson jams it down onto his pads

51.3 Narine to Williamson, no run, carrom ball outside off, Williamson has a feel for it away from the body and is beaten

51.2 Narine to Williamson, no run, sharp turn on off, Williamson stays in the crease and gets an inside egde onto the pads

51.1 Narine to Williamson, no run, tossed up and turning in, Williamson tries to nudge but the ball gets big and hits him high on the pads

50.6 Permaul to Ross Taylor, no run, floated and on off, Taylor comes forward and pushes it back to Permaul

48.2 Permaul to Williamson, no run, tossed up on the stumps, Williamson lunges forward and defends it

48.1 Permaul to Williamson, no run, low full toss on middle, Williamson comes forward and drives it back to Permaul

Veerasammy Permaul [15.0-2-48-0] is back into the attack

47.6 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, nudges this short delivery to backward square leg

47.5 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, tossed up just outside off, Taylor comes on the front foot and blocks

47.4 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, floated on off, Taylor presses forward and defends it to the right of Narine

47.3 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, same shot, same fielder but this time played off the back foot

47.2 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, tossed up on off, Taylor leans forward and works it to backward square leg

47.1 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, fired down the leg-side, Taylor lets it go alone

Drinks are on the field now

46.6 Best to Williamson, no run, good length ball on off, Williamson comes forward and defends it

46.5 Best to Williamson, FOUR, this some poor bowling from Best, short and outside off, Williamson rocks back and cuts it powerfully to the deep extra cover fence, even the man in the deep had no chance of stopping that

46.4 Best to Ross Taylor, 1 run, back of a length on the hips, Taylor jumps up and tucks it to fine leg

46.3 Best to Ross Taylor, no run, full and wide outside off, left alone by Taylor

46.2 Best to Ross Taylor, no run, too far outside off, Taylor lifts his bat and lets it go

46.1 Best to Williamson, 1 run, full and tailing into leg-stump, Williamson leans forward and pushes it wide of mid-on

45.6 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, quicker and around off, Taylor goes for the cut and misses as the ball was too close to play that shot

42.1 Best to Ross Taylor, 1 run, back of a length on off, Taylor hops up and clips it to backward square leg

41.6 Narine to Williamson, no run, floated up around off, Williamson dabs it to slip on the bounce, he was trying to get it wider

41.5 Narine to Williamson, 2 runs, width provided by Narine, Williamson stays back and uses the pace to guide it to third man for a couple

41.4 Narine to Williamson, no run, turning onto the pads, Williamson goes on the back foot and nudges it to backward square leg

41.3 Narine to Williamson, no run, flighted just outside off, Williamson reaches out and defends

41.2 Narine to Williamson, no run, bit short in length on off, Williamson goes deep in the crease and blocks

41.1 Narine to Williamson, no run, tossed up around off, Williamson presses forward and turns it with the spin to mid wicket

40.6 Best to Ross Taylor, no run, banged in short down the leg-side, Taylor gets inside the line and shoulders arms

40.5 Best to Ross Taylor, no run, short of length on off, Taylor jumps up and fends it to the right of Best

40.4 Best to Ross Taylor, no run, sprays this down leg this time, Taylor lets it go on its way into Ramdin's gloves

40.3 Best to Ross Taylor, FOUR, poor delivery once again from Best, short and outside off, Taylor latches onto it as he cuts it with fiercely to the deep backward point fence

40.2 Best to Ross Taylor, no run, yorker on off, Taylor does well to get his bat down in time and squeeze it out

40.1 Best to Ross Taylor, FOUR, Best starts with a loosener on the pads, Taylor is well set to miss out on that as he leans forward and flicks it to the deep mid wicket fence

Tino Best [5.0-1-7-0] is back into the attack

39.6 Narine to Williamson, no run, tossed up just outside off, Williamson gets to the pitch and turns it to mid wicket

39.5 Narine to Williamson, no run, Williamson misses out there, this was short and outside off, he cuts it straight to the man at cover

39.4 Narine to Ross Taylor, 1 run, too full and around off, Taylor leans forward and works it wide of mid-on for a quick single

39.3 Narine to Ross Taylor, FOUR, this was slightly short and just outside off, Taylor makes room and opens the face of the bat to guide it to the third man region, the fielder at slip gave chase and tries to pull it back but he was in contact with the ropes

39.2 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, full delivery on off, Taylor comes forward and drives it to mid-off

39.1 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, pitches on middle and turns down leg, Taylor ignores it and Ramdin misses it as well, but Sammy puts his right hand out and collects it

38.6 Permaul to Williamson, no run, floated on middle, Williamson presses forward and works it to FSL. Back to back maidens from the spinners

38.5 Permaul to Williamson, no run, again opens the face and guides it to cover point, he yells it out a loud call of no as Taylor wanted the single

38.4 Permaul to Williamson, no run, full and on the stumps, Williamson leans forward and drives it to mid-on

38.3 Permaul to Williamson, no run, tossed up around off, Williamson gets to the pitch and opens the face of the bat to guide to cover

38.2 Permaul to Williamson, no run, flighted on off, Williamson lunges forward and defends it back to the bowler

38.1 Permaul to Williamson, no run, plenty of air just outside off, Williamson covers his stumps and lets it go

37.6 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, loopy delivery on off, Taylor comes half way forward and defends it to mid wicket. Excellent bowling this, as he kept bowling to his field

37.5 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, again nurdles it to the man at mid wicket

37.4 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, tossed up on off, Taylor presses forward and turns it to mid wicket

37.3 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, again slower in air on off, Taylor stays leg-side and knocks it to the off-side

37.2 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, flighted on off, Taylor leans forward and works it to backward square leg

37.1 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, floated up around off, Taylor comes slightly forward and nudges it wide of mid wicket, there was slight hesitation between the batsmen but they don't take the single

36.6 Permaul to Williamson, no run, another solid front foot defence from Williamson

36.5 Permaul to Williamson, no run, tossed up on off, Williamson lunges forward and defends it to FSL

36.4 Permaul to Ross Taylor, 1 run, bit short and around off, Taylor stands tall and pushes it wide of extra cover

36.3 Permaul to Williamson, 1 run, drifts this on leg-stump, Williamson hangs on the back foot and nudges it to backward square leg

36.2 Permaul to Williamson, 2 runs, tossed up just outside off, Williamson waits for it and plays it very late, almost of Ramdin's gloves and gets a comfortable two

36.1 Permaul to Williamson, no run, this one goes straight on, Williamson does come fully forward and is beaten all ends up

35.6 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, floated around off, Taylor presses forward and defends it back to the bowler

35.5 Narine to Ross Taylor, FOUR, flighted and on middle, Taylor leans forward and flicks it well wide of Sammy at leg slip, the ball had enough pace to reach the fence

35.4 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, slightly short and on off, Taylor stays in the crease and dabs it to the off-side

35.3 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, again fired down leg side, Taylor lifts his bat and lets it go

35.2 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, turns long way down leg, Taylor ignores it

35.1 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, Taylor turns this gently to wide of mid wicket

34.6 Permaul to Ross Taylor, 1 run, touch too full and on middle, Taylor presses forward and works it away to mid wicket, he wanted two but is sent back

34.5 Permaul to Ross Taylor, no run, a beauty from Permaul, this one was slower and turns as well, Taylor plays for the one that goes straight on and is beaten

34.4 Permaul to Ross Taylor, FOUR, again too short and outside off, Taylor had all the time to go back and cut it wide of the man at backward point for a boundary

34.3 Permaul to Ross Taylor, no run, slightly short and just outside off, Taylor chops the cut to backward point

34.2 Permaul to Williamson, 1 run, too full and on off, Williamson comes on the front foot and drives it to mid-on

34.1 Permaul to Ross Taylor, 1 run, short and around off, Taylor backs away and cuts it to sweeper cover

33.6 Narine to Williamson, no run, this one falls just short of Sammy, Williamson leans forward and nudges it straight to leg slip

33.5 Narine to Williamson, no run, Williamson goes on the back foot and works it to FSL

33.4 Narine to Williamson, no run, bit short and on off, Williamson makes room and taps it to the off-side

33.3 Narine to Ross Taylor, 1 run, Taylor plays the nurdle past a diving Sammy at leg slip, he also evades the man at backward square leg to get the single

33.2 Narine to Williamson, 1 run, floated up around off, Williamson gets to the pitch of the ball and nudges it to mid wicket

33.1 Narine to Williamson, no run, slower in air on off, Williamson goes deep in the crease and turns it to backward square leg

32.6 Permaul to Ross Taylor, no run, fired in outside off, Taylor hoists his arms and lets it go alone

32.5 Permaul to Williamson, 1 run, another good single, Williamson pushes this mid-on, where the fielder is slightly deep

32.4 Permaul to Ross Taylor, 1 run, floated up on off, Taylor gets well forward and drives it to mid-off, he takes off for a quick single and gets there easily

32.3 Permaul to Ross Taylor, no run, flighted around off, Taylor comes on the front foot and drives it to extra cover

32.1 Permaul to Williamson, no run, tossed up on off, Williamson lunges forward and blocks it down the pitch

31.6 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, again worked to Powell at FSL, who is sharp in there

31.5 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, much slower in air around off, Taylor shuffles across and turns it to FSL

31.4 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, floated on off, Taylor comes forward and works it to backward square leg

31.3 Narine to Williamson, 1 run, flighted on off, Williamson leans forward and nurdles it to short mid wicket for a quick single, that was a well judged run

A slip, leg slip and short leg in place

31.2 Narine to Williamson, no run, turns down leg, Williamson tries to nudge but fails to get any bat

31.1 Narine to Williamson, no run, tossed up on off, Williamson presses forward and defends it

Welcome back for the final session. We are set for another intriguing session of Test cricket. It will be Narine to continue. Here we go with the first ball.....

New Zealand make a steady start to their innings. Sammy sent back Rutherford with a stunning catch of his own bowling. Since that Fulton and Williamson steadied the innings before Sammy pulled off another splendid catch of Fulton off the bowling of Narine. Taylor came in and looked edgy but now looks more confident. The spinners are bowling in tandem and have caused some problems to the batsmen, but the batters have battled it out. Join us for round 2 of the battle at 15:30 Local Time.....

30.6 Permaul to Williamson, 1 run, again drops it short and outside off, Williamson goes back and cuts it to to sweeper cover. That will be Tea on Day 2

30.5 Permaul to Ross Taylor, 1 run, short and outside off, Taylor rocks back and cuts it square of the wicket on the off-side

29.3 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, Taylor turns it gently to the man at backward square leg off the back foot

29.2 Narine to Williamson, 1 run, flighted on off, Williamson gets to the pitch of the ball and nurdles it to mid wicket

29.1 Narine to Ross Taylor, 1 run, tossed up on off, Taylor presses forward and nudges it to short mid wicket for a single

28.6 Permaul to Williamson, no run, slower in air on off, Williamson leans forward and blocks

28.5 Permaul to Williamson, no run, tossed up just outside off, Williamson comes on the front foot and drives it to extra cover

28.4 Permaul to Williamson, no run, gives this more air outside off, Williamson watches it go into Ramdin's gloves

28.3 Permaul to Williamson, no run, flighted on off, Williamson presses forward and defends it

28.2 Permaul to Williamson, FOUR, floated up on off, Williamson comes forward and drives it in the air to the right of Permaul, who dives and can't get there, Samuels at mid-on makes a mess and allows it to go through his legs for a boundary

28.1 Permaul to Williamson, no run, slower in air around off, Williamson stays in the crease and blocks

27.6 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, a repeat of the previous shot, as he picks the man again at backward square leg

27.5 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, turning onto the pads, Taylor goes back and works it to backward square leg

27.4 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, turning down leg, Taylor ignores it and Ramdin does not collect, but Sammy is aware as he catches the deflection from Ramdin's gloves

27.3 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, tossed up on off, Taylor comes slightly forward and pushes it back to Narine

27.2 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, once again driven down the ground to mid-on

27.1 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, too full and around off, Taylor comes forward and drives it to mid-on

26.6 Permaul to Williamson, 2 runs, Williamson mistimes the sweeep to backward square leg, the come back for the easy as the ball went squarer from the man in the deep

26.5 Permaul to Williamson, no run, tossed up on middle, Williamson defends it to FSL

26.4 Permaul to Williamson, no run, floated up on middle, Williamson leans forward and drives it uppishly to the right of Permaul, who dives but can't reach it to take the catch

26.3 Permaul to Williamson, no run, flatter and just outside off, Williamson stands up and punches it to extra cover

26.2 Permaul to Williamson, no run, tossed up on off, Williamson lunges forward and blocks

26.1 Permaul to Williamson, no run, loopy delivery on off, Williamson presses forward and defends it to the off-side

25.6 Narine to Ross Taylor, FOUR, juicy half volley outside off, Taylor leans forward and caresses the drive to the deep extra cover fence, there was no protection in the deep

25.5 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, floated up around off, Taylor goes deep in the crease and defends it with a straight bat

25.4 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, full delivery on off, Taylor drives it back to the bowler

25.3 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, flighted on off, Taylor goes on the back foot and blocks

25.2 Narine to Ross Taylor, FOUR, drops this slightly short and outside off, Taylor rocks back and cuts it late to the vacant third man region, the slip fielder gave chase but could not pull it back

25.1 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, tossed up around off, Taylor prods at it, the ball lobs off the pads, Sammy takes the catch and appeals but the umpire does not agree with him

24.5 Permaul to Williamson, 2 runs, slides this on the pads, Williamson leans forward and nudges it to deep mid wicket for another couple

24.4 Permaul to Williamson, 2 runs, plenty of air outside off, Williamson shimmies down the track and looks to loft, he mistimes it to deep extra cover, Best gave chase from mid-off and was fingertips away from pulling off a blinder

24.3 Permaul to Ross Taylor, 1 run, floated up around off, Taylor lunges forward and knocks it square of the wicket with an angled bat

24.2 Permaul to Williamson, 1 run, slightly short and outside off, Williamson stands up and punches it square of the wicket on the off-side

24.1 Permaul to Williamson, no run, tossed up just outside off, Williamson comes down the track and blocks

23.6 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, Taylor solid in defence as he keeps this flighted delivery out

23.1 Narine to Ross Taylor, no run, this was a tossed up delivery that turns in, Taylor comes forward to defend but gets a faint inside edge onto the pads, Ramdin was the one who told Sammy to go for the review, poor decision from him

West Indies are reviewing an LBW decision against Taylor. Narine is fine with the front foot. Was there some bat involved? The Hot-Spot shows an inside edge. He survives.

22.6 Permaul to Williamson, no run, too full and on off, Williamson comes on the front foot and blocks it down the pitch

22.5 Permaul to Williamson, no run, slower and on off, Williamson lunges forward and defends it

22.4 Permaul to Ross Taylor, 1 run, short and outside off again, Taylor goes back and cuts it powerfully square of the wicket

22.3 Permaul to Ross Taylor, no run, floated up around off, Taylor presses forward and blocks

22.2 Permaul to Williamson, 3 runs, drifts this on the pads, Williamson leans forward and flicks it to deep mid wicket, Samuels gives chase and saves it from the reaching the fence

22.1 Permaul to Ross Taylor, 1 run, short and outside off, Taylor rocks back and cuts it to sweeper cover

21.6 Narine to Williamson, no run, bit short in length, Williamson had the time to go back and block

21.5 Narine to Williamson, no run, slower and just outside off, Williamson lunges forward and works it to FSL

21.4 Narine to Ross Taylor, 1 run, Taylor gets off the mark in streaky way, it was loopy delivery around off, Taylor pushes hard at it and gets a thick inside edge that evades the man at mid wicket

Ross Taylor, right handed bat, comes to the crease

21.3 Narine to Fulton, out Caught by Sammy!! The trump card strikes. This has to be Sammy's wicket as he plucks off another stunner. This was floated up on off, Fulton presses forward and nudges it to leg slip, where Sammy stays low and hangs on to a superb catch. The time to react was very little but the big man was at his best. Fulton c Sammy b Narine 11(71)

Narine to Fulton, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

21.2 Narine to Fulton, no run, flighted on off, Fulton comes slightly forward and works it to mid wicket

21.1 Narine to Williamson, 1 run, tossed up on middle, Williamson leans forward and milks it away to long leg

Sunil Narine, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

The West Indian trump card comes into the attack

20.6 Permaul to Fulton, no run, slower in air on off, Fulton comes half way forward and defends it

20.5 Permaul to Fulton, no run, Fulton misses out on the cut shot as he finds the fielder at extra cover

20.4 Permaul to Fulton, no run, floated up around off, Fulton lunges forward and defends it to cover

20.3 Permaul to Williamson, 1 run, drifts this on leg-stump, Williamson leans forward and nurdles it to mid wicket

20.2 Permaul to Williamson, no run, turns away outside off, Williamson is not interested to play that as he lets it go

20.1 Permaul to Williamson, no run, tossed up on off, Williamson presses forward and defends solidly

19.6 Sammy to Fulton, no run, slightly short and on off, Fulton hangs back and punches it to mid-on this time

19.5 Sammy to Fulton, no run, in that channel around off, Fulton stays in the crease and punches it towards cover

19.4 Sammy to Fulton, no run, too full and just outside off, Fulton leans forward and drives it to mid-off

19.3 Sammy to Fulton, no run, fuller length on off, Fulton comes on the front foot and blocks

19.2 Sammy to Fulton, no run, on a length just outside off, Fulton reaches out and knocks it with soft bottom hands to gully

19.1 Sammy to Fulton, no run, good length ball outside off, left alone

18.6 Permaul to Williamson, no run, again short and outside off, Williamson finds the man at backward point for the cut shot

18.5 Permaul to Williamson, no run, quicker and outside off, Williamson goes for the cut but is beaten as the ball does not raise much

18.4 Permaul to Williamson, no run, floated up on off, Williamson comes down the track and blocks as he was not to the pitch of the ball

18.3 Permaul to Williamson, no run, flighted on off, Williamson presses forward and defends it

18.2 Permaul to Fulton, 1 run, tossed up outside off, Fulton tries to go across the line and he ends up slicing it in no mans land at extra cover, the fielder at cover gave chase but could not get there in time

18.1 Permaul to Fulton, no run, short and outside off, Fulton misses out on a scoring opportunity as he lets it go

17.6 Sammy to Williamson, no run, on a length around off, Williamson jams it down onto his pads

5.2 Sammy to Rutherford, out Caught&Bowled!! A splendid catch on the follow through gives West Indies their first wicket. This was a full delivery on off, Rutherford comes forward and drives it uppishly back to Sammy, who gets down in his follow through and pulls off a stunner inches from the ground. They had to go upstairs but it was a clean catch. Rutherford c and b Sammy 10(11) [4s-1]

Sammy to Rutherford, THATS OUT!! Caught&Bowled!!

Sammy is celebrating a caught bowled chance. Rutherford does not want to go. The umpires are checking with the third umpire. That looks like a clean catch. He is OUT.

5.1 Sammy to Rutherford, no run, Rutherford drives it on the up but finds the fielder at cover point

4.6 Best to Fulton, byes, FOUR, errs in line and sprays it down leg, Fulton lets it go and Ramdin didn't have any chance of stopping that

4.5 Best to Rutherford, 1 run, short of length delivery on leg-stump, Rutherford hops up and tucks it to backward square leg

4.4 Best to Fulton, 1 run, fuller length around off, Fulton comes on the front foot and drives it to cover

4.3 Best to Fulton, no run, full and tailing in at 146 Kph, Fulton comes half way forward and defends it to mid-on

4.2 Best to Rutherford, 1 run, short delivery on the body, Rutherford was trying to move out of the way but the ball hits him on the glove and rolls to backward square leg

4.1 Best to Rutherford, no run, back of a length on off, Rutherford is rock solid behind it as blocks off the back foot

Best comes round the wicket

What is the problem with these kookaburra balls? They are changing it once again early in the innings. It happened when New Zealand were bowling as well.

3.6 Sammy to Fulton, no run, again in the channel around off, Fulton gets a good stride forward as he defends

1.3 Sammy to Rutherford, no run, good length ball angled across off, Rutherford lifts his bat and lets it go

1.2 Sammy to Rutherford, no run, slightly short and on off, Rutherford goes back and defends it with a straight bat

1.1 Sammy to Rutherford, 2 runs, starts off with one on the pads, Rutherford leans forward and flicks it to deep mid wicket for a couple to get off the mark

Darren Sammy, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

0.6 Best to Fulton, no run, good length ball, with some extra bounce, Fulton is late on the shot and is hit high on the pads, the ball rolls towards gully

0.5 Best to Fulton, no run, short and swinging away outside off, easy leave for Fulton

0.4 Best to Fulton, no run, full and around off, Fulton comes on the front foot and defends it back to Best

0.3 Best to Fulton, no run, quick bouncer on the stumps, Fulton backs away and lets it go alone

0.2 Best to Fulton, no run, tad short and angling into the body, Fulton stays leg-side and dabs it to gully

0.2 Best to Fulton, no ball, Best knocks the bails off at his end, so the umpire calls it a no-ball. This was short of length delivery outside off, Fulton shoulders arms

0.1 Best to Fulton, no run, full and hint of inswing, Fulton comes forward and defends it to mid-on

Fulton and Rutherford are at the crease. Fulton is on strike. Best will open the attack

Welcome back for the post lunch session. The New Zealand innings is about to begin. They would want their batsmen to put up the kind of performances they have done in the last two matches. How much of an effect will Narine have on the game? We will have to wait and watch.

Lunch: It was an exciting session of play. After Sammy got out, Chanderpaul got to his 29th Test century. He also went past Allan Border on the list of highest run-getters in Tests. Now he is currently in 6th position behind his former team-mate, Brian Lara. Permaul and Best played nice little cameos as they helped West Indies go past 350. The bowlers once again were led by Southee, who picked up two today and four in total. Boult got it right today as he picked the wicket of Narine. Sodhi, after having catches dropped yesterday took the wicket of Best to end the innings. It is a flat wicket and the Kiwis will like to bat long. Do join us for their innings in the post lunch session, which starts at 13:10 Local Time.....

116.2 Ish Sodhi to Best, out Caught by Watling!! Sodhi finishes off the innings. This was flighted outside off, Best goes for the slog sweep, the ball goes off the bottom of the bat, Watling takes a superb catch as he keeps his eyes all the way till the ball goes into the gloves. Best c Watling b Ish Sodhi 25(44) [4s-3]

Ish Sodhi to Best, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

116.1 Ish Sodhi to Best, no run, slower in air around off, Best goes back and guides it to backward point

111.3 Ish Sodhi to Best, no run, bit quicker and around off, Best stays in the crease and defends it

111.2 Ish Sodhi to Best, no run, tossed up from round the wicket, Best presses forward and blocks

111.1 Ish Sodhi to Chanderpaul, 1 run, floated up on off, Chanderpaul comes down the track and drives it to long on

110.6 Corey Anderson to Best, no run, Best mistimes a slog towards mid-on, it was in the slot but he was trying to hit it out of this planet

110.5 Corey Anderson to Best, no run, on a length just outside off, Best was late to get his bat out of the way, as the ball goes off the face to gully

110.4 Corey Anderson to Best, no run, bit short and around off, Best is squared up as he tries to defend, the ball goes off the outside egde and falls short of Taylor at first slip

Anderson comes round the wicket

110.3 Corey Anderson to Best, FOUR, some useful runs here! This was short and outside off, Best rocks back and cuts it in the air over backward point for the second boundary of the over

110.2 Corey Anderson to Best, no run, good length ball just outside off, Best lifts his bat and lets it go

110.1 Corey Anderson to Best, FOUR, full and outside off, Best gets on his knees and slices the loft over cover, he didn't get it off the middle but he had enough to reach the fence

109.6 Ish Sodhi to Chanderpaul, no run, tossed up on off, Chanderpaul comes forward and pushes it gently to cover

109.5 Ish Sodhi to Best, 1 run, googly outside off, Best swats the sweep down to long on

109.4 Ish Sodhi to Best, 2 runs, quicker delivery on the pads, Best hangs on the back foot and nurdles it to long leg for a couple

109.3 Ish Sodhi to Chanderpaul, 1 run, tad short and just outside off, Chanderpaul goes back and dabs it to sweeper cover

109.2 Ish Sodhi to Chanderpaul, no run, flighted on off, Chanderpaul drives it to mid-off

109.1 Ish Sodhi to Best, 1 run, full toss outside off, Best drives it along the ground to mid-off

108.6 Corey Anderson to Best, 1 run, Best gets an inside egde to one holding its line around off, the ball rolls to fine leg

108.5 Corey Anderson to Best, no run, Dropped! This was full and around off, Best pushes away from the body and gets an edge to Fulton at second slip, who puts down a fairly simple chance, that will not do his confidence a lot of good when he goes into bat in a while

108.4 Corey Anderson to Best, no run, short and outside off, Best goes for the cut and misses to make contact

108.3 Corey Anderson to Best, no run, good length ball just outside off, Best shoulders arms

108.2 Corey Anderson to Best, no run, another swing across the line and another miss from Best

108.1 Corey Anderson to Chanderpaul, 1 run, banged in short on off, Chanderpaul rolls the wrist and plays the pull along the ground to backward square leg

107.6 Ish Sodhi to Best, no run, googly to end the over, Best does not pick it as he goes for the slog sweep and is beaten

107.5 Ish Sodhi to Best, no run, floated up just outside off, Best goes back and across as he blocks

107.4 Ish Sodhi to Best, no run, googly down leg, Best tries to sweep it but is not able to reach it

107.3 Ish Sodhi to Best, no run, too full and on leg-stump, Best drives it inside out back to the bowler

107.2 Ish Sodhi to Chanderpaul, 1 run, slightly short and on off, Chanderpaul stays back and pushes it to cover point for a single

107.1 Ish Sodhi to Best, 3 runs, tossed up around off, Best slices the drive to deep extra cover, Williamson gives chase and saves a run for his team, intentions of Best are clear here

Ish Sodhi [13.0-0-53-0] is back into the attack

106.6 Corey Anderson to Best, 1 run, short of length on off, Best hangs back and gets an outside edge to third man, where a fielder has been placed

Best is in pain here. He is holding his stomach as the physio runs out. Some spray seems to have done the trick as he is ready to go again.

106.5 Corey Anderson to Best, no run, length delivery around off, Best goes for a wild swing across the line and is hit right in the mid-riff

106.4 Corey Anderson to Chanderpaul, 1 run, short delivery on off, Chanderpaul pulls it down to deep mid wicket

106.1 Corey Anderson to Chanderpaul, no run, good length ball just outside off, Chanderpaul gets his bat out of the way

Corey Anderson [14.0-3-25-3] is back into the attack

105.6 Southee to Best, no run, too full and on off, Best stays in the crease and pushes it to mid-off

105.5 Southee to Best, no run, slightly short and on off, Best goes back and defends it solidly off the back foot

105.4 Southee to Best, no run, fuller length around off, Best comes forward and knocks it to backward point

Tino Best, right handed bat, comes to the crease

105.3 Southee to Permaul, out Caught by Fulton!! Permaul's entertaining innings comes to an end. This was full and just outside off, Permaul goes for an expensive drive, the ball takes the outside edge and flies to Fulton, who hangs on to a sharp catch. Permaul c Fulton b Southee 20(20) [4s-2 6s-1]

Southee to Permaul, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

105.2 Southee to Permaul, FOUR, short delivery has been put away with disdain, Permaul was expecting this as he sits on the back foot and pulls it powerfully to the deep mid wicket fence

105.1 Southee to Permaul, SIX, Permaul gets going with a bang after drinks! This was overpitched on off, Permaul clears his front leg and lofts it over long on for a maximum, boy was that timed well

It's time for a drink!

104.6 Boult to Chanderpaul, no run, good length ball outside off, left alone by Chanderpaul

104.5 Boult to Permaul, 1 run, banged in short on the body, Permaul fends it awkwardly just wide of the man at backward short leg, Permaul straightaway took off for the single, but Chanderpaul was not interested but still goes through with it, McCullum has a shy but does not hit the stumps at the strikers end, Chanderpaul was struggling

104.4 Boult to Chanderpaul, 1 run, fuller length on off, Chanderpaul comes half way forward and knocks it to deep backward point

104.3 Boult to Permaul, 1 run, short delivery on off, Permaul goes for the pull and gets a top edge that goes over the slip cordon, three fielders chased it but none could get there

104.2 Boult to Permaul, no run, on a length again around off, Permaul stays in the crease and pushes it back to Boult

104.1 Boult to Permaul, no run, length delivery on off, Permaul defends it with the bat and pad close together

103.6 Southee to Chanderpaul, no run, full and around off, Chanderpaul comes on the front foot and drives it to mid-off

103.5 Southee to Chanderpaul, no run, bit of away movement, Chanderpaul tries to drive but is beaten by the late swing

103.3 Southee to Chanderpaul, no run, on a length just outside off, left alone by Chanderpaul

103.2 Southee to Permaul, 1 run, tad short and on off, Permaul goes on the back foot and punches it square of the wicket on the off-side

103.1 Southee to Chanderpaul, 1 run, good length ball around off, Chanderpaul comes slightly forward and pushes it square of the wicket on the off-side

102.6 Boult to Permaul, 2 runs, Permaul is throwing his bat around, he slices this over cover for another couple

102.5 Boult to Permaul, FOUR, half volley and just outside off, Permaul comes forward and drives it in the air but through the vacant mid-off region

102.4 Boult to Permaul, no run, back of a length on off, Permaul hangs back and defends it to the off-side

102.3 Boult to Permaul, no run, too full just outside off, Permaul squeezes it out towards gully

102.2 Boult to Permaul, no run, again bit short and on off, Permaul stands tall and pats it to the off-side

102.1 Boult to Permaul, no run, short of length on off, from round the wicket, Permaul goes on the back foot and taps it to the off-side

101.6 Southee to Chanderpaul, 2 runs, short delivery outside off, Chanderpaul plays the pull along the ground to deep mid wicket for a brace

101.5 Southee to Chanderpaul, no run, back of a length on leg-stump, Chanderpaul goes back and turns it to square leg

101.4 Southee to Permaul, 1 run, length delivery on off, Permaul comes forward and knocks it to cover for a quick single

101.3 Southee to Permaul, no run, fuller length and around off, Permaul prods and gets a thick outside edge, that falls short of gully

101.2 Southee to Permaul, no run, good length ball drifting on leg-stump, Permaul does not get any bat and is hit high on the pads, a half hearted appeal is turned down

101.1 Southee to Chanderpaul, 1 run, full and on the pads, Chanderpaul leans forward nurdles it to backward square leg

100.6 Boult to Permaul, no run, bit of extra bounce from a length, Permaul does well to play it with a loose bottom hand, he keeps it down on the off-side

100.5 Boult to Permaul, no run, short delivery on off, Permaul sways away and drops his gloves down

100.4 Boult to Permaul, no run, tad short and around off, Permaul hangs back and blocks it to the off-side

Veerasammy Permaul, right handed bat, comes to the crease

100.3 Boult to Narine, out Bowled!! Atlast Boult gets a wicket in the innings. This was a good length delivery that shapes away slightly, Narine plays down the wrong line and is beaten by the away movement, the ball hits the top of off-stump. Narine b Boult 2(15)

Boult to Narine, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

100.2 Boult to Chanderpaul, 3 runs, overpitched outside off, Chanderpaul opens the face of the bat and drives it to deep extra cover, Anderson does the tiding up but can't prevent the batsmen taking three

100.1 Boult to Chanderpaul, no run, full and on off, Chanderpaul drives it back to the bowler off the front foot

99.6 Southee to Narine, no run, fuller length just outside off, Narine looks to drive but the ball beats the outside edge

99.5 Southee to Narine, no run, bouncer on the stumps, Narine gets his head out of the way and lets it go

99.4 Southee to Narine, no run, full and on leg-stump, Narine comes forward and drives it to mid-on, where Sodhi dives and stops the ball

99.3 Southee to Chanderpaul, 1 run, good length ball shapes in, Chanderpaul tries to defend from the crease and gets an inside edge to mid wicket

99.2 Southee to Chanderpaul, no run, tad short and around off, Chanderpaul stays back and taps it to the off-side

99.1 Southee to Chanderpaul, no run, Chanderpaul plays inside the line and lets this go

98.6 Boult to Narine, 2 runs, short delivery outside off, Narine fetches it and plays the pull, he just about clears the man at mid-on for a couple

98.4 Boult to Narine, no run, back of a length on off, Narine stands up and blocks it down the pitch

98.3 Boult to Narine, no run, again full and on off, Narine stays in the crease and defends it with a straight bat

98.2 Boult to Narine, no run, full and angles in on the stumps, Narine gets a good stride forward and defends it back to Boult

98.1 Boult to Narine, no run, short of length on off, Narine jumps up and fends it to the leg-side

97.6 Southee to Chanderpaul, no run, another bumper to finish the over, Chanderpaul ducks under it and lets it go

97.5 Southee to Chanderpaul, no run, bit full and around off, Chanderpaul prods forward and knocks it to the off-side

97.4 Southee to Chanderpaul, no run, bouncer on the stumps, Chanderpaul sits down and lets it go alone

97.3 Southee to Chanderpaul, no run, on a length again outside off, Chanderpaul shoulders arms

97.2 Southee to Chanderpaul, no run, good length ball outside off, Chanderpaul gets bat out of the line of the delivery

He is elated to get to the landmark as he jumps up in the air and pumps his fists. He raises his bat to acknowledge his team-mates. He goes on his knees and kisses the pitch.

97.1 Southee to Chanderpaul, FOUR, Chanderpaul gets to his 29th Test hundred. His 2nd against New Zealand. This was short and outside off, Chanderpaul gets on top of the bounce and cuts it to the third man fence

96.6 Boult to Narine, no run, Narine can't resist anymore as he looks to force it off the front foot and is beaten

96.5 Boult to Narine, no run, full and outside off, Narine looks to play but decides against it

96.4 Boult to Narine, no run, slightly short and outside off, left alone

96.3 Boult to Chanderpaul, 1 run, this time Chanderpaul reaches it out for the wide one and drives it to deep backward point. He moves to 99

96.2 Boult to Chanderpaul, no run, Boult is bowling too far outside off, Chanderpaul is not bothered in playing those

96.1 Boult to Chanderpaul, no run, short and swinging away outside off, left alone by Chanderpaul

95.5 Southee to Narine, no run, full and outside off, Narine lifts his bat and lets it go

Sunil Narine, left handed bat, comes to the crease

95.4 Southee to Sammy, out Caught by Watling!! Southee provides the breakthrough early in the day. This was full and shaping away just outside off, Sammy hangs his bat and pords at it, the ball takes the edge and goes to Watling at a good height, who makes no mistake. Sammy c Watling b Southee 3(28)

Southee to Sammy, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

95.3 Southee to Sammy, no run, this one straightens around middle, Sammy tries to flick it but gets a leading edge to cover

95.2 Southee to Sammy, no run, full and swinging away outside off, Sammy hoists his arms and lets it go

94.6 Boult to Chanderpaul, no run, Chanderpaul lets a length delivery go alone by getting his bat out of the way

94.5 Boult to Chanderpaul, no run, short and around off, Chanderpaul hangs back and guides it to the left of gully, where Williamson makes a fine diving stop

94.4 Boult to Chanderpaul, no run, on the sixth stump line, Chanderpaul is not interested to play those

94.3 Boult to Chanderpaul, no run, short of length on off, Chanderpaul goes on the back foot and pats it to the leg-side

94.2 Boult to Chanderpaul, no run, full and comes back in, Chanderpaul plays it late and back down the pitch

94.1 Boult to Chanderpaul, no run, length delivery outside off, Chanderpaul is happy to play the waiting game as he lets it go

93.6 Southee to Sammy, no run, fuller length just outside off, Sammy defends it away from the body

93.5 Southee to Sammy, no run, banged in short down leg, Sammy gets inside the line and lets it go alone

93.4 Southee to Sammy, no run, bit short and around off, Sammy gets right behind it and defends it to the left of Southee

93.3 Southee to Sammy, no run, good length ball just outside off, left alone by Sammy, that ball swung after leaving the batsman

93.2 Southee to Sammy, no run, slightly short and on off, Sammy is squared up as he defends it back to Southee

93.1 Southee to Sammy, no run, short delivery on off, Sammy hops up and jams it down on the track

92.6 Boult to Chanderpaul, no run, good length ball on off, Chanderpaul knocks it towards cover

92.5 Boult to Chanderpaul, no run, short and outside off, Chanderpaul goes for the cut but makes contact with thin air as the ball goes past the outside edge

92.4 Boult to Chanderpaul, no run, again a bit short and on off, Chanderpaul goes back and blocks

92.3 Boult to Chanderpaul, no run, short of length just outside off, Chanderpaul dabs it to the off-side

92.2 Boult to Chanderpaul, 2 runs, Chanderpaul goes past Allan Border's in the all-time Test runs. He is now in the 6th position. This was full and on the pads, Chanderpaul leans forward and flicks it to deep square leg for a brace

92.1 Boult to Chanderpaul, no run, on a length and nips back in, Chanderpaul is rooted to the crease and is hit high on the pads, a stifled appeal is turned down

Trent Boult [19.0-1-67-0] is back into the attack

Just an over for Williamson as Boult comes into the attack....

91.6 Southee to Sammy, no run, tad short and outside off, Sammy lifts his bat and lets it go

91.5 Southee to Chanderpaul, 1 run, this one holds its line on off, Chanderpaul tries to defend but the ball goes off the thick outside edge to cover point

91.4 Southee to Sammy, 1 run, on a length and on middle, Sammy gets slightly forward and knocks it to the leg-side for an easy single

91.3 Southee to Sammy, no run, sprays this down the leg-side, Sammy misses out on the nudge as the ball lands safely in Watling's gloves

91.2 Southee to Sammy, no run, full and around off, Sammy comes forward and defends it solidly

90.6 Williamson to Chanderpaul, no run, flighted on off, Chanderpaul knocks it to backward point of the back foot

90.5 Williamson to Sammy, 1 run, bit short and just outside off, Sammy goes back and punches it square of the wicket on the off-side

90.4 Williamson to Sammy, no run, turning down leg, Sammy ignores it

90.3 Williamson to Chanderpaul, 1 run, slower and around off, Chanderpaul paddles it to backward square leg for a single

90.2 Williamson to Chanderpaul, no run, this one goes straight on from round the wicket, Chanderpaul watches it carefully and lets it go

90.1 Williamson to Sammy, 1 run, tossed up on off, Sammy comes forward and drives it to mid-on, he takes off for a quick single

The players are out in the centre. An interesting move to start play as Williamson has the ball in his hands. Here we go....

Pitch Report: "It is one of the better batting surfaces out of the three pitches. It looks very brown and there will not be any lateral movement. The pacers have to work hard for their wickets. The spinners are going to be a big part as the match progresses", says Ian Bishop.

Ramdin: "It was a great feeling. Batting with the legend Chanderpaul was good. He kept telling me to keep my head down and play. I needed to contribute as the others had stepped up their game. I was disppointed to get out at the end of the day. If we get 400 to 450 it will be a good score. Narine is our trump card. I would like to dedicate this hundred to my friend Sarwan, who is getting married this week"

Hello and welcome to the second day of the third Test. After being sent in to bat, West Indies started off well but lost their way in the second session. However, a brilliant hundred from Ramdin and an unbeaten 94 by Chanderpaul resurrected the innings. The duo added 200 for the sixth and took the visitors to good score at the end of day. The bowlers tried their best, but it was hard day for them. Anderson was the pick with 3 wickets and was well supported by Southee. They have taken the second new ball and will be looking to wrap up the innings soon. Live action to commence in a short while, stay tuned......

After being outplayed in the second Test, West Indies have shown some resolve and have been able to share honours on the first day. Will they be able to take advantage? We will know all that on Day 2. Join us for all the action at 10:30 Local Time. Until then, take care! Bye! Bye!

The New Zealand bowlers tried hard but were not supported well in the field as they dropped three catches and did some sloppy groundwork. However, with figures of 3 for 25, Anderson was the pick of the bowlers and was well supported by Southee. The hero from the last match, Trent Boult had a forgettable day in the office as he didn't get his line and length right throughout the day. Sodhi was also expensive, but truth be told, that they dropped two chances of his bowling.

A 200 run partnership between Ramdin and Chanderpaul makes at an even day of Test cricket. After reeling at 86 for 4 in the post lunch session, West Indies were given the stability by some good sensible batting. Ramdin was excellent in his batting display, as he mixed caution with aggression to get to his 4th Test hundred, it had been a while since he got his last one. He had an able partner in Chanderpaul at the other end, who went about business as usual and remained unbeaten at the the end of the day.

89.6 Boult to Chanderpaul, no run, Chanderpaul plays inside the line and lets the good length delivery go alone. That will be Stumps on Day 1

Last ball of the day....

89.5 Boult to Chanderpaul, no run, fuller length on the stumps, Chanderpaul defends it back to Boult

89.4 Boult to Chanderpaul, no run, short of length on off, Chanderpaul is squared up as he defends this to the off-side

89.3 Boult to Chanderpaul, no run, too far outside off, Chanderpaul has an easy leave at the fag end of the day

89.2 Boult to Chanderpaul, no run, full and on the pads, Chanderpaul misses the nudge as the ball rolls off the pads to the right of Watling

89.1 Boult to Chanderpaul, no run, good length ball outside off, left alone by Chanderpaul

89.1 Boult to Chanderpaul, wide, starts with a wayward delivery outside off, Chanderpaul lets it go and the umpire calls it a wide

Trent Boult [18.0-1-66-0] is back into the attack

88.6 Corey Anderson to Sammy, no run, length delivery on off, Sammy does well to defend it off the front foot

88.5 Corey Anderson to Sammy, no run, fuller length and outside off, Sammy lifts his bat and lets it go

88.4 Corey Anderson to Sammy, no run, good length ball outside off, left alone by Sammy

87.1 Southee to Chanderpaul, 1 run, short of length delivery on leg-stump, Chanderpaul tucks it to deep square leg

86.6 Corey Anderson to Sammy, no run, low full toss outside off, Sammy reaches out and drives it to short cover

Darren Sammy, right handed bat, comes to the crease

86.5 Corey Anderson to Ramdin, out Caught by Watling!! End of a magnificent innings. This was a very full delivery outside off, Ramdin tries to squeeze it out, but the ball takes the edge as he brings his bat down. Watling juggles before holding onto the catch. The umpires were unsure, so they went upstairs and the third umpire ruled it in favour of Anderson. Ramdin c Watling b Corey Anderson 107(148) [4s-18]

Corey Anderson to Ramdin, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

The umpires are going upstairs to check if the catch was a clean one or was it a bump catch. Anderson is fine with the no-ball. Looks like it was a clean one. He is OUT.

83.1 Southee to Chanderpaul, no run, good length ball on off, Chanderpaul comes forward and defends it to cover

82.6 Boult to Ramdin, FOUR, Ramdin gets to his 4th Test hundred, this is his first against New Zealand. This was full and outside off, he throws his bat and slices it over gully. He knew as soon as the ball left the bat, he jumped up in jubilation and acknowledges the applause from his team-mates

82.5 Boult to Chanderpaul, 1 run, fuller length around off, Chanderpaul tries to force it off the front foot but gets an inside edge to fine leg

82.4 Boult to Chanderpaul, FOUR, picture perfect on-drive! This was full and angling in, Chanderpaul waits for it to swing and punches it with the full face of the bat to the long on fence

82.3 Boult to Chanderpaul, no run, tad short and on off, Chanderpaul stands up and knocks it to the off-side

82.2 Boult to Chanderpaul, no run, good length ball around off, Chanderpaul tries to defend but the ball moves away beating the outside edge

82.1 Boult to Ramdin, 1 run, short of length on the hips, Ramdin hops up and tucks it to backward square leg for a single, he is on 99 now

81.6 Southee to Ramdin, 1 run, back of a length on off, Ramdin hangs back and taps it to point for a quick single, he keeps the strike

81.5 Southee to Ramdin, no run, Ramdin tried to go for the pull but decided against it in the last second

81.4 Southee to Ramdin, no run, short of length on off, Ramdin goes back and pats it to cover

81.3 Southee to Ramdin, no run, angles it on the pads, Ramdin misses out on a scoring opportunity as the ball thuds into the pads

81.2 Southee to Ramdin, FOUR, this was not a bad delivery from Southee, it was on a length just outside off, Ramdin comes on the front foot and drives it on the up to the deep extra cover fence

81.1 Southee to Ramdin, no run, good length ball around off, Ramdin comes forward and defends it to the off-side

Tim Southee [16.0-1-41-2] is back into the attack

80.6 Boult to Chanderpaul, no run, too full and on off, Chanderpaul drives it back to the bowler

80.4 Boult to Chanderpaul, leg byes, FOUR, drifts this on down leg, Chanderpaul does not get any bat as the ball runs off the pads to the fine leg fence

80.3 Boult to Ramdin, 1 run, Dropped! This was once again full and just outside off, Ramdin drives it in the air again, but this time finds Southee at short cover, who puts down a simple catch

80.2 Boult to Ramdin, FOUR, Ramdin moves into the 90's in style, full and around off, he presents the full face of the bat and punches it straight down the ground for back to back boundaries

80.1 Boult to Ramdin, FOUR, overpitched outside off, Ramdin leans forward and drives it in the air but in the vacant point region for yet another boundary

Trent Boult [15.0-1-43-0] is back into the attack

The second new ball is available. Will they take it straightaway? Yes, as Boult comes into the attack holding the new cherry.

79.6 Wagner to Ramdin, 1 run, back of a length on middle, Ramdin jumps up and clips it to backward square leg

79.5 Wagner to Ramdin, FOUR, Ramdin is growing in confidence with every shot, this full and outside off, Ramdin throws his hands as he lofts it in the air over the short cover fielder for another boundary

79.4 Wagner to Ramdin, no run, short and outside off, Ramdin goes chasing after it and fails to get any bat

79.3 Wagner to Ramdin, no run, full and comes back in with the angle from round the wicket, Ramdin comes well forward and drives it to mid-on

79.2 Wagner to Chanderpaul, 1 run, full and tailing in, Chanderpaul gets his front leg out of the way and flicks it to deep mid wicket

79.1 Wagner to Chanderpaul, no run, short of length on off, Chanderpaul goes on the back foot and punches it to cover

78.6 Ish Sodhi to Ramdin, FOUR, googly sliding dowm leg, Ramdin gets feather on it to tickle down to the fine leg fence. The partnership between Ramdin and Chanderpaul is now 150

78.5 Ish Sodhi to Ramdin, no run, floated up around off, Ramdin lunges forward and blocks

78.4 Ish Sodhi to Ramdin, no run, Ramdin slaps the cut straight to Southee at backward point

77.5 Wagner to Chanderpaul, 3 runs, too full and just outside off, Chanderpaul comes forward and slices the drive to deep extra cover, good runnings allows them to come back for the third

77.4 Wagner to Chanderpaul, FOUR, full and angling onto the pads, Chanderpaul leans forward and flicks it to the deep mid wicket fence, there was a man in the deep but he had no chance of stopping that

77.3 Wagner to Chanderpaul, no run, fuller length around off, Chanderpaul hangs his bat away from the body and is beaten

77.2 Wagner to Chanderpaul, no run, back of a length ball on off, Chanderpaul stays back and knocks it to the off-side

77.1 Wagner to Chanderpaul, FOUR, short and outside off, Chanderpaul goes on the back foot and cuts it to deep extra cover fence, the ball was in the slot to be put away

76.6 Ish Sodhi to Ramdin, no run, slower in air just outside off, Ramdin leans forward and opens face of the bat to guide it to backward point

76.5 Ish Sodhi to Ramdin, no run, Ramdin is solid in his forward defence for this tossed up delivery

76.4 Ish Sodhi to Ramdin, no run, floated up on off, Ramdin presses forward and defends it

76.3 Ish Sodhi to Ramdin, no run, slightly short and outside off, Ramdin goes back and cuts it to backward point, where Southee stops one at last

76.2 Ish Sodhi to Chanderpaul, 1 run, Chanderpaul takes this flighted delivery on the full and flicks it to McCullum at mid wicket, who half stops the ball and allows the single to be taken

76.1 Ish Sodhi to Chanderpaul, no run, turning onto the pads, Chanderpaul goes back and tucks it to leg slip

75.6 Wagner to Ramdin, no run, short delivery outside off, Ramdin gets away from the line of the ball

75.5 Wagner to Ramdin, FOUR, teasing half volley outside off, Ramdin gets a good stride forward and drives it in the air just wide of the man at cover, the ball raced away to the deep extra cover fence

75.4 Wagner to Ramdin, no run, on a length around off, Ramdin comes on the front foot and pushes it to backward point

75.3 Wagner to Chanderpaul, 1 run, short of length on off, Chanderpaul goes on the back foot and taps it to short mid wicket for a quick single

75.2 Wagner to Chanderpaul, no run, good length ball outside off, Chanderpaul looks to drive but mistimes it completely to mid-on

75.1 Wagner to Chanderpaul, no run, too full and just outside off, Chanderpaul squeezes the drive to short cover

74.6 Ish Sodhi to Ramdin, FOUR, googly down leg-side, Ramdin gets on his knees and helps it along the way to the long leg fence, poor delivery that from Sodhi

74.5 Ish Sodhi to Ramdin, FOUR, short and outside off, Ramdin gets on top of the bounce and cuts it to backward point, where Southee misfields and allows the ball to go all the way to the fence, McCullum turns away when he saw the ball go past Southee

74.4 Ish Sodhi to Ramdin, no run, flighted on off, Ramdin lunges forward and defends it

74.3 Ish Sodhi to Ramdin, no run, slower in air on off, Ramdin hangs back and works it to mid wicket

74.2 Ish Sodhi to Chanderpaul, 1 run, short and outside off, Chanderpaul goes back and cuts it to square third man

74.1 Ish Sodhi to Chanderpaul, no run, tossed up delivery on off, Chanderpaul comes down the track and lofts it in the air just short of the fielder at mid-off

Drinks are on the field now

73.6 Wagner to Ramdin, no run, short of length on off, Ramdin goes on the back foot and blocks

73.5 Wagner to Chanderpaul, 1 run, Chanderpaul gets a thick inside edge on this full delivery, the ball rolls to mid-on

73.4 Wagner to Chanderpaul, no run, good length delivery on off, Chanderpaul comes forward and defends it

73.3 Wagner to Chanderpaul, FOUR, short delivery on off, Chanderpaul rocks back and pulls it along the ground, he splits the two fielders in the deep to perfection

73.2 Wagner to Chanderpaul, no run, fuller length around off, Chanderpaul comes slightly forward and pushes it to cover

72.6 Ish Sodhi to Chanderpaul, 1 run, Chanderpaul dances down the pitch and milks it past a diving McCullum at mid wicket for a single to deep mid wicket

72.5 Ish Sodhi to Chanderpaul, no run, floated up on off, Chanderpaul comes down the track and flicks it to mid wicket

72.4 Ish Sodhi to Ramdin, 1 run, googly and on middle, Ramdin goes back and pulls it to deep mid wicket

72.3 Ish Sodhi to Ramdin, 2 runs, flighted around off, Ramdin comes forward and tries to defend but gets a thick outside edge to backward point, Ramdin wanted two and came back but Chanderpaul was struggling had the fielder been more alert, McCullum was furious with Southee, who was the fielder

72.2 Ish Sodhi to Chanderpaul, 1 run, slightly short and turning in, Chanderpaul stays back and nurdles it to backward square leg

72.1 Ish Sodhi to Chanderpaul, no run, googly outside off, Chanderpaul plays inside the line and lets it go

71.6 Wagner to Chanderpaul, 1 run, nips back in from a length, Chanderpaul gets across and nudges it to mid wicket

71.5 Wagner to Chanderpaul, no run, short of length ball just outside off, Chanderpaul dabs it to gully with an angled bat

71.4 Wagner to Chanderpaul, FOUR, Chanderpaul gets to his 63rd Test fifty in a straeky way, this was length ball angling onto the pads, Chanderpaul works it in the air just wide of the man at leg gully, the ball races away to the fine leg fence

71.3 Wagner to Chanderpaul, no run, fuller length on off, Chanderpaul gets inside the line and defends it

71.2 Wagner to Chanderpaul, no run, good length ball comes back in, Chanderpaul stays in the crease ans jams it down onto his pads

71.1 Wagner to Ramdin, 1 run, short delivery on the body, Ramdin fends it awkwardly to square leg

70.6 Ish Sodhi to Ramdin, 1 run, throws this up outside off, Ramdin reaches out and drives it hard to deep extra cover

70.5 Ish Sodhi to Ramdin, no run, again slower in air on middle, Ramdin leans forward and works it to FSL

70.4 Ish Sodhi to Ramdin, no run, floated up on off, Ramdin lunges forward and defends it

70.2 Ish Sodhi to Chanderpaul, 1 run, Chanderpaul nurdles this away to backward square leg off the back foot

70.1 Ish Sodhi to Ramdin, 1 run, googly around off, Ramdin goes for the sweep and hits it straight to Williamson at mid wicket, was it a drop chance? Yes, it was, he got both hands and puts down a tough chance, but you need to take those at this level

69.6 Wagner to Chanderpaul, FOUR, full and tailing in, Chanderpaul covers the swing and presents the full face of the bat as he drives it straight down the ground for a boundary. The partnership between Chanderpaul and Ramdin is now 100

69.5 Wagner to Chanderpaul, no run, good length ball outside off, Chanderpaul lifts his bat and lets it go

69.4 Wagner to Ramdin, 1 run, back of a length on leg-stump, Ramdin hops up and tucks it to fine leg

69.3 Wagner to Ramdin, no run, too full and outside off, Ramdin leans forward and drives, he yet again finds the fielder at mid-off

69.2 Wagner to Ramdin, no run, another lovely looking drive for no run, he finds the man at mid-off

69.1 Wagner to Ramdin, no run, full and just outside off, Ramdin drives it back to Wagner, who thinks about throwing it but doesn't

68.6 Ish Sodhi to Ramdin, 1 run, Ramdin slaps the drive to deep extra cover for a single

68.5 Ish Sodhi to Ramdin, no run, floated up around off, Ramdin lunges forward and defends it

68.4 Ish Sodhi to Ramdin, no run, Ramdin goes for the sweep and does not connect this time, as the ball hits him on the pads and lobs wide of the FSL fielder

68.3 Ish Sodhi to Ramdin, no run, slower in air around off, Ramdin guides it to backward point with an open face

68.2 Ish Sodhi to Ramdin, no run, flighted on off, Ramdin hangs back and blocks

55.5 Boult to Chanderpaul, 2 runs, straight and on middle and leg, Chanderpaul shuffles across and nurdles it to backward square leg for a brace

55.4 Boult to Chanderpaul, no run, fuller length just outside off, Chanderpaul comes half way forward and drives it to cover

55.3 Boult to Chanderpaul, no run, drifts it down leg, Chanderpaul can't get any bat on the nudge

55.2 Boult to Chanderpaul, no run, slightly short and outside off, Chanderpaul leaves it in his own style

55.1 Boult to Chanderpaul, no run, Boult starts with a good length ball around off, Chanderpaul dabs it to backward point off the back foot

This session has belonged entirely to New Zealand. They bowled well and picked up four wickets. As much as it was good bowling, it was much poorer batting from West Indies. All of their batsmen threw their wickets away. Brathwaite after getting a start fended away from the body and gave catching practise to gully. After that it was another procession as Edwards, Samuels and Deonarine fell in quick succession. Southee was the pick of the bowlers, as he started it all by gettin Brathwaite early in the session. He was well supported by Anderson who also picked up two wickets. Will West Indies be able to fight back? We will know in the post tea session, which starts at 15:30 Local Time......

54.6 Ish Sodhi to Ramdin, no run, googly around off, Ramdin plays for the leg-spin and is beaten in the inside half of the bat. That will be Tea on Day 1

54.5 Ish Sodhi to Ramdin, no run, loopy delivery on off, Ramdin lunges forward and defends it back to Sodhi

54.4 Ish Sodhi to Chanderpaul, 1 run, a rare misfield from McCullum allows Chanderpaul to get off strike

54.3 Ish Sodhi to Chanderpaul, no run, floated on off, Chanderpaul defends it to the off-side

54.2 Ish Sodhi to Chanderpaul, no run, flighted on middle, Chanderpaul goes back and blocks

54.1 Ish Sodhi to Chanderpaul, 2 runs, Dropped! It was tossed up outside leg, Chanderpaul comes down the track and tries to nudge it but gets a thick inside edge, Rutherford at leg slip gets one-hand but can't hold on, that was tough chance though

51.5 Boult to Ramdin, FOUR, Boult is yet to get his line right, as he bowls this down leg, Ramdin helps it round the corner to the fine leg fence, the fielder was square and had no chance of stopping that

51.4 Boult to Chanderpaul, 1 run, back of a length on off, Chanderpaul shuffles across and clips it to backward square leg

51.3 Boult to Chanderpaul, no run, short and outside off, Chanderpaul watches it thud into Watling's gloves

51.2 Boult to Chanderpaul, no run, slightly short and outside off, left alone by Chanderpaul

51.1 Boult to Chanderpaul, no run, good length ball just outside off, Chanderpaul leaves it in his own typical way

Trent Boult [10.0-1-27-0] is back into the attack

50.6 Ish Sodhi to Ramdin, no run, flaoted up on off, Ramdin lunges forward and defends it

50.5 Ish Sodhi to Chanderpaul, 1 run, turning into leg-stump, Chanderpaul hangs back and nudges it to backward square leg

50.4 Ish Sodhi to Chanderpaul, 2 runs, slower in air on middle, Chanderpaul does not get to the pitch as he tries to work it, the ball was in the air and just over a leaping McCullum

50.3 Ish Sodhi to Chanderpaul, no run, googly around off, Chanderpaul goes back to defend but he is squared up and gets an edge that goes wide of Taylor at slip

50.1 Ish Sodhi to Chanderpaul, FOUR, tossed up outside leg, Chanderpaul skips down the track and gets a thick inside edge past the diving leg slip fielder, there was no one in the deep and the ball races away

49.6 Wagner to Ramdin, no run, good length ball around off, Ramdin covers the line and lets it go alone

49.5 Wagner to Ramdin, no run, wasted delivery down leg, Ramdin tries to help it on its way but can't reach it

49.4 Wagner to Ramdin, no run, full and on middle and leg, Ramdin comes forward and drives it to mid-on

49.3 Wagner to Chanderpaul, 1 run, this one jags back in, Chanderpaul gets inside the line and nurdles it to fine leg

49.2 Wagner to Chanderpaul, no run, back of a length around off, Chanderpaul gets behind it and defends it back to Wagner

49.1 Wagner to Chanderpaul, no run, short and outside off, Chanderpaul rolls his wrists on the cut shot to backward point

48.6 Ish Sodhi to Ramdin, no run, tossed up just outside off, Ramdin presses forward and defends it to cover

48.5 Ish Sodhi to Ramdin, no run, quicker and on middle, Ramdin goes on the back foot and works it to mid wicket

38.3 Corey Anderson to Ramdin, no run, good length ball around off, Ramdin comes half way forward and defends it to cover

38.2 Corey Anderson to Ramdin, no run, this one comes back in a tad, Ramdin does well to play it late after the ball swings back

38.1 Corey Anderson to Chanderpaul, 1 run, slants this on the pads, Chanderpaul leans forward and milks it to backward square leg

37.6 Southee to Ramdin, no run, on a length shaping away, Ramdin gets his bat out of the way as he lets it go

37.5 Southee to Ramdin, no run, again full and around off, Ramdin comes well forward and defends it to cover

37.4 Southee to Ramdin, 2 runs, fuller length just outside off, Ramdin leans forward and drives it crisply to deep extra cover, he gets off the mark with a couple

37.3 Southee to Chanderpaul, 1 run, full and on middle, Chanderpaul gets across and nurdles it to backward square leg

37.2 Southee to Chanderpaul, no run, banged in short on the stumps, Chanderpaul ducks under it

37.1 Southee to Chanderpaul, no run, short delivery on off, Chanderpaul stands tall and dabs it to the off-side

Denesh Ramdin, right handed bat, comes to the crease

36.6 Corey Anderson to Deonarine, out Lbw!! West Indies are losing the plot here. This was a good length ball angling onto the stumps, Deonarine shuffles across and tries to nudge it but fails to get bat as he is rapped on the pads, umpire Gould was quick to raise his finger, but Deonarine went for the review and the Hawk-Eye showed that it was just hitting leg-stump. Deonarine lbw b Corey Anderson 2(10)

Corey Anderson to Deonarine, THATS OUT!! Lbw!!

Deonarine is reviewing an LBW decision against him. Anderson is fine with the no-ball. Is it going over the stumps? The Hot-Spot shows no sign of bat involved. The ball is just clipping the leg-stump, so the onfield call remains.

36.5 Corey Anderson to Deonarine, no run, short delivery down leg, Deonarine goes on knees and lets it go alone

36.4 Corey Anderson to Deonarine, no run, targets the stumps, Deonarine leans forward and works it to mid wicket

36.3 Corey Anderson to Deonarine, no run, fuller length around off, Deonarine comes on the front foot and defends it

36.2 Corey Anderson to Deonarine, 2 runs, back of a length ball on middle, Deonarine walks across off and clips it to fine leg, the fielder was right on the ropes so they come back easily for the second

36.1 Corey Anderson to Deonarine, no run, good length ball on off, Deonarine comes forward and jams it down onto his pads, a stifled appeal for LBW is turned down

35.6 Southee to Chanderpaul, no run, full and around off, Chanderpaul comes slightly forward and knocks it to backward point

35.5 Southee to Chanderpaul, no run, tad short in length just outside off, Chanderpaul lets it go alone by getting his bat away from the line

35.4 Southee to Chanderpaul, no run, on a length around off, Chanderpaul comes forward and blocks

35.3 Southee to Chanderpaul, 2 runs, full and on the stumps, Chanderpaul shuffles across and flicks it to backward square leg for a couple

35.2 Southee to Chanderpaul, no run, banged in short on off, Chanderpaul sits down and lets it go

35.1 Southee to Chanderpaul, no run, Chanderpaul gets his bat inside the line and lets this good length ball go alone

34.6 Corey Anderson to Deonarine, no run, again full and outside off, Deonarine shoulders arms

34.4 Corey Anderson to Deonarine, no run, short of length ball just outside off, Deonarine goes on the back foot and dabs it to gully

34.3 Corey Anderson to Deonarine, no run, good length ball on off, Deonarine hangs back and defends it solidly

Narsingh Deonarine, left handed bat, comes to the crease

34.2 Corey Anderson to Samuels, out Caught by Williamson!! Samuels' disastrous tour continues. This was full and thrown wide outside off, Samuels goes chasing after it only to get an outside edge to Williamson at gully, who juggles before holding onto it on the second attempt. West Indies are in deep trouble now. Samuels c Williamson b Corey Anderson 0(9)

Corey Anderson to Samuels, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

34.1 Corey Anderson to Samuels, no run, back of a length just outside off, Samuels pats it away from the body

33.6 Southee to Chanderpaul, FOUR, Chanderpaul gets off the mark in style, this was a half volley around off, Chanderpaul leans forward and pushes it past mid-off, the timing was so good that it went all the way to the fence

33.5 Southee to Chanderpaul, no run, short of length on off, Chanderpaul gets nicely behind it and defends it off the back foot

Shivnarine Chanderpaul, left handed bat, comes to the crease

33.4 Southee to K Edwards, out Caught by Watling!! Southee gets rid of the in-form batsman. This was a good length delivery just outside off, Edwards was in two minds whether to leave or play, in the end he is too late as the ball takes the bottom of the bat and goes to Watling. Umpire Llong was not convinced with the appeal, but Southee and Watling were absolutely sure that there was an edge, McCullum went by their word and took the review. The Hot-Spot didn't pick anything but the latest snicko showed a faint nick. That was enough for third umpire Reiffel to overturn the decision. K Edwards c Watling b Southee 6(42)

Southee to K Edwards, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

New Zealand are reviewing a caught behind appeal against Edwards. No isses with the no-ball. There seems to be some nice. Hot-Spot didn't pick up anything, but the snicko shows a faint edge. What will the decision from the third umpire be? He has given it OUT.

33.3 Southee to K Edwards, no run, a jaffer from Southee! This was bowled from wide of the crease, it angles in and shapes away, Edwards plays for the angle coming in and is beaten

33.2 Southee to K Edwards, no run, full and around off, Edwards comes on the front foot and drives it to cover

33.1 Southee to K Edwards, no run, length delivery on off, Edwards comes slightly forward and knocks it to backward point

32.6 Corey Anderson to Samuels, no run, on a length outside off, Samuels is happy to let that go

32.5 Corey Anderson to Samuels, no run, fuller length just outside off, Samuels lifts his bat and lets it go

32.4 Corey Anderson to Samuels, no run, bouncer around off, Samuels once again drops his hands down and lets it go alone

32.3 Corey Anderson to Samuels, no run, full and pushed through outside off, left alone by Samuels

32.2 Corey Anderson to K Edwards, 1 run, short delivery on off, Edwards goes back and rolls his wrists as he pulls it along the ground to backward square leg

31.6 Southee to Samuels, no run, follows the short delivery with a full one, Samuels is upto the task as he pushes it to back to Southee

31.5 Southee to Samuels, no run, ripper from Southee, banged in short on off, Samuels drops his hands down and sways away from the line

31.4 Southee to Samuels, no run, good length ball around off, Samuels hangs back and pushes it towards cover

Marlon Samuels, right handed bat, comes to the crease

31.3 Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, out Caught by Williamson!! The hard fought innings comes to an end. It was a soft dismissal. This was a short of length delivery around off, Brathwaite tries to dab it away from the body, but can't keep it down as he gives a simple catch to Williamson at gully. Just the kind of start that New Zealand would have hoped for. Kraigg Brathwaite c Williamson b Southee 45(105) [4s-6]

Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

31.2 Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, fuller length just outside off, Brathwaite comes well forward and drives it to mid-off

31.1 Southee to K Edwards, 1 run, back of a length ball on the hips, Edwards stays back and tucks it to fine leg

30.6 Corey Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, drifts this on the pads, Brathwaite leans forward and nudges it to mid wicket

30.5 Corey Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, bowls this down the leg-side, Brathwaite tries to flick it but is too far outside leg to reach it

30.4 Corey Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, banged in short on off, Brathwaite sways away from the line of the delivery

30.3 Corey Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, again on a length just outside off, Brathwaite stays in the crease and pats it to the off-side

30.2 Corey Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, good length ball around off, Brathwaite comes on the front foot and pushes it towards cover

30.1 Corey Anderson to K Edwards, 1 run, full and holding its line on off, Edwards comes half way forward and gets an inside edge to backward square leg

Corey Anderson [2.0-0-2-0] is back into the attack

29.6 Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, wayward delivery from Southee, sprays it down leg, Brathwaite watches it go into Watling's gloves

29.5 Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, overpitched on off, Brathwaite gets a good stride forward and drives it straight to mid-off

29.4 Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, on a length around off, Brathwaite gets his bat behind it and defends it to the off-side

29.3 Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, short of length ball outside off, Brathwaite dabs it away from the body to backward point

29.2 Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, in the channel around off, Brathwaite has a poke at it and gets an edge past the slip and gully fielder

29.1 Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, good length ball just outside off, left alone

Welcome back for the post lunch session. Southee to start off proceedings.

The session has certainly belonged to the visitors. After being sent in by McCullum, the openers got them off to a steady start. Both batsmen were cautious in their approach as they saw off the first hour without any hiccups. However, Powell was tired of blocking as he went after a short delivery and nicked it to Watling. Other than that the batsmen have looked solid and Brathwaite looks good at one end. The new ball bowlers didn't get any assistance from the pitch. Wagner used his variations well to be the pick of the bowlers. With the pitching looking flat it is going to be hard toil for the Kiwis if they don't get wickets. Join us back for the post lunch session at 13:10 Local Time.....

28.6 Ish Sodhi to K Edwards, no run, tossed up on off, Edwards lunges forward and is solid in defence. That will be lunch on Day 1

28.5 Ish Sodhi to K Edwards, no run, bit short and turning away outside off, Edwards chops the cut to Taylor at slip

28.4 Ish Sodhi to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, quicker and on off, Brathwaite stays back and punches it to cover

28.3 Ish Sodhi to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, flighted on leg-stump, Brathwaite goes on the back foot and nudges it to backward square leg for a brace

28.2 Ish Sodhi to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, again short and on off, Brathwaite rocks back and pulls it in front of square this time, real looseners from Sodhi

28.1 Ish Sodhi to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, starts off with a real long hop, short and on middle, Brathwaite goes back and pulls it to the vacant backward square leg region

Ish Sodhi, right-arm leg break, comes into the attack

Last over before lunch....

27.6 Williamson to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, bit short and on leg-stump, Brathwaite goes back and whips it to deep mid wicket for a single

27.5 Williamson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, flighted on leg-stump, Brathwaite gets to the pitch and defends it

27.4 Williamson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, tossed up on off, Brathwaite comes on the front foot and blocks it down the pitch

27.3 Williamson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, floated up around off, Brathwaite lunges forward and blocks

27.2 Williamson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, slower in air on middle, Brathwaite prefers to stay back and defend it

27.1 Williamson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, full and on off, Brathwaite presses forward and drives it back to Williamson

26.6 Boult to K Edwards, no run, full and on off, Edwards comes slightly forward and blocks it to the on-side

26.5 Boult to K Edwards, no run, tad short and on off, Edwards stands tall and defends it

25.3 Williamson to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, floated up on off, Brathwaite gets inside the line and milks it to deep mid wicket, poor running from the duo as there was an easy two there

25.2 Williamson to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, quicker and short, Brathwaite is quick to go back and use the pace of the bowler as he late cuts it to the square third man fence

25.1 Williamson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, tossed up on middle, Brathwaite presses forward and defends it to the on-side

24.6 Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, tad short and on off, Brathwaite stays back and punches it past the bowler for a single to mid-off

24.5 Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, fuller length on off, Brathwaite comes half way forward and defends it to the off-side

24.4 Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, tad short in length on off, Brathwaite goes on the back foot and turns it gently to mid wicket

24.3 Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, full and around off, Brathwaite comes on the front foot and drives it wide of mid-off

24.2 Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, good length ball just outside off, Brathwaite comes slightly forward and knocks it to cover

24.1 Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, back of a length on off, Brathwaite prefers to stays back and tuck it to mid wicket

Trent Boult [5.0-0-17-0] is back into the attack

23.6 Williamson to K Edwards, no run, loud appeal for catch! This was slower in air on middle, Edwards comes forward to defend but does not get any bat as the ball lobs off the pads to Rutherford at FSL, good decision by the umpire as the replays suggest that there was no inside edge

23.5 Williamson to K Edwards, no run, flighted on leg stump, Edwards leans forward and works it to mid wicket

23.4 Williamson to K Edwards, no run, quicker and on the stumps, Edwards hangs back and blocks

23.3 Williamson to K Edwards, no run, tossed up on off, Edwards stays in the crease and blocks

23.2 Williamson to K Edwards, no run, was there any bat there? This was floated up on middle, Edwards goes on the back foot and tries to nudge it but the ball lobs up right between leg slip and FSL, replays show that it was off the pads and there was no bat

23.1 Williamson to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, again short and on leg-stump, Brathwaite goes back and pulls it to backward square leg, where a man has been placed

22.6 Wagner to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, angling into leg-stump from round the wicket, Brathwaite hangs back and nurdles it to fine leg

22.5 Wagner to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, fuller length just outside off, Brathwaite comes on the front foot and drives it back to Wagner

22.4 Wagner to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, on a good length around off, Brathwaite comes forward and blocks

22.3 Wagner to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, short of length delivery outside off, Brathwaite goes back and fends it away from the body towards backward point

21.4 Williamson to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, poor delivery from Williamson, short and turning down leg, Brathwaite makes full use as he rocks back and pulls it to the backward square leg fence

21.3 Williamson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, tossed up on middle, Brathwaite comes half way forward and blocks

Two slips, a leg slip and a short leg in place

21.2 Williamson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, again turning down leg, Brathwaite this time does not get any bat as the ball goes off Watling's pads to short fine leg

21.1 Williamson to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, hint of turn straightaway, Brathwaite goes back and tries to nudge but gets a glove as the ball rolls to fine leg, Wagner does well to dive and save two runs

Kane Williamson, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

Spin for the first time in the day....

20.6 Wagner to K Edwards, no run, finishes the over with a wide one outside off, Edwards hoists his arms up and lets it go

20.5 Wagner to K Edwards, no run, full and outside off, Edwards lifts his bat and lets it go

20.4 Wagner to K Edwards, no run, full and outside off, left alone by Edwards

Wagner comes round the wicket

20.3 Wagner to K Edwards, no run, tad short and on leg-stump, Edwards gets inside the line and turns it to mid wicket

20.2 Wagner to K Edwards, no run, too far outside off, Edwards is not going to play at those

19.6 Corey Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, this one holds its line around off, Brathwaite stays in the crease and knocks it to the leg-side

19.5 Corey Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, much better as he bowls it on a length around off, Brathwaite covers the line and lets it go alone

19.4 Corey Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, short of length on off, Brathwaite goes on the back foot and blocks

19.3 Corey Anderson to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, again slightly short on off, Brathwaite stands tall and defends it to mid-off

19.2 Corey Anderson to K Edwards, 1 run, back of a length ball on the body, Edwards hangs on the back foot and tucks it to square leg for a single, Rutherford runs in and hits the stumps direct at the strikers end but Brathwaite was well in

19.1 Corey Anderson to K Edwards, no run, banged in short on off, Edwards sways away and lets it go alone

18.6 Wagner to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, short delivery outside off, Brathwaite jumps up and fends it to the on-side

18.5 Wagner to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, good length ball on off, Brathwaite comes half forward and pats it to cover

Wagner comes round the wicket

18.4 Wagner to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, back of a length ball on off, Brathwaite goes back and taps it to the off-side

18.3 Wagner to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, curls in from a full length, Brathwaite covers the swing and flicks it to square leg

18.2 Wagner to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, again too full and outside off, Brathwaite digs back to Wagner

18.1 Wagner to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, too full and outside off, Brathwaite gets down and squeezes the drive to short cover, where Southee does well to stop the ball

17.6 Corey Anderson to K Edwards, no run, short of length delivery on off, Edwards stands tall and punches it to backward point

17.5 Corey Anderson to K Edwards, no run, straight and on off-stump, Edwards gets slightly forward and defends it back down the pitch

17.4 Corey Anderson to K Edwards, no run, on a length outside off, Edwards is happy to let those go

17.3 Corey Anderson to K Edwards, no run, tad short and just outside off, Edwards lifts his bat and lets it go

16.4 Wagner to K Edwards, no run, slightly short and outside off, Edwards plays inside the line and lets it go

Kirk Edwards, right handed bat, comes to the crease

16.3 Wagner to K Powell, out Caught by Watling!! Finally, New Zealand have broken through. This was a short delivery just outside off, Powell goes for the upper cut and this time he gets a feather of an edge to Watling, who completes an easy catch. Wagner deserved that wicket and he is overjoyed. K Powell c Watling b Wagner 26(48) [4s-4]

Wagner to K Powell, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

16.2 Wagner to K Powell, no run, good length ball on off, Powell comes on the front foot and defends it to back to the bowler

16.1 Wagner to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, Dropped! This full and outside off, Brathwaite drives away from the body, the ball goes in the air to Southee at short cover, who was late to react, he got both hands but was not able to cling on to it

15.6 Southee to K Powell, no run, again full and on off, Powell stays in the crease and defends it to cover

15.5 Southee to K Powell, no run, fuller length on off, Powell comes slightly forward and pushes it to mid-off

15.4 Southee to K Powell, no run, angled across off, left alone by Powell

15.3 Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, slides this on the pads, Brathwaite hangs back and nurdles it to fine leg

15.2 Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, FOUR, short and just outside off, Brathwaite hops up and gets on top of the bounce as he cuts it to the square third man fence, the timing takes it into the ropes

15.1 Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, good length ball just outside off, Brathwaite comes half way forward and knocks it to the off-side

14.6 Wagner to K Powell, no run, on a length around off, Powell gets right behind it and defends it with a straight bat to mid-on

14.5 Wagner to K Powell, FOUR, slightly short and outside off, Powell does not miss out on putting that away, he rocks back and punches it to the deep extra cover fence

12.5 Wagner to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, slightly short and around off, Brathwaite goes on the back foot and punches it to mid-off

12.4 Wagner to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, short of length on off, Brathwaite stands tall and pushes it to mid-off

12.3 Wagner to K Powell, 3 runs, short and outside off, really poor delivery from Wagner, Powell goes back and cuts, he gets it off the bottom of the bat to deep extra cover, McCullum does well to pull it back inside the rope and keep them to three

12.2 Wagner to K Powell, no run, tad short in length around off, Powell shoulders arms

12.1 Wagner to K Powell, no run, good length ball outside off, Powell lifts his bat and lets it go

11.6 Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, what happened there? This was on a length around off, it started to swing away befor nipping back in sharply, Brathwaite looked to defend but was cut into half, he was lucky that it was not on the stumps

10.1 Wagner to K Powell, no run, starts with a peach! This was on a good length, hint of away movement as well, Powell plays for the one that comes straight on and is beaten, the ball hits him high on the pad and rolls to the slip cordon

Neil Wagner, left-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

Boult has left the field, as he was hit on his hand by that drive from Powell in the last over

9.6 Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, full and holding its line, Brathwaite is rock solid in defence

9.5 Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, on a length around off, Brathwaite gets behind it and defends it to the off-side

9.4 Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, too full and around off, Brathwaite comes slightly forward and knocks it to McCullum at mid-off

9.3 Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Brathwaite pushes the full delivery away from the body to mid-off

9.2 Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, full and outside off, Brathwaite lifts his bat and lets it go

9.1 Southee to K Powell, 1 run, slides this one on the pads, Powell leans forward and flicks it to fine leg

8.6 Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, good length ball just outside off, Brathwaite presses forward and taps it to backward point

8.5 Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, short delivery on the ribs, Brathwaite shuffles across and fends it, the ball falls just short of Rutherford at short leg

8.4 Boult to K Powell, 1 run, slants this on the pads, Powell stays on the back foot and nurdles it to backward square leg

8.3 Boult to K Powell, no run, on a length around off, Powell comes on the front foot and defends it to mid-off

8.2 Boult to K Powell, no run, full and outside off, Powell shoulders arms, that ball swung after leaving the batsman

8.1 Boult to K Powell, FOUR, half volley around off, Powell gets a good stride forward and drives it with the full face of the bat, Boult gets a hand on it but it had enough to the reach the fence, this has to be the best shot of the day

7.6 Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, shaping away outside off, Brathwaite is not interested in playing at such wide ones

7.5 Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, bouncer outside off, Brathwaite sways away from the line and lets it go alone

7.4 Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, good length ball around off, Brathwaite presses forward and defends it to mid-off

7.3 Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, short delivery on the body, Brathwaite takes his eyes of the ball and is hit on the shoulder of the bat, luckily for him the ball lobs in no mans land at silly point

7.2 Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, slightly short and around off, Brathwaite stays in the crease and knocks it to the off-side

7.1 Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, full and drifting onto the pads, Brathwaite leans forward and flicks it past mid wicket, Sodhi gives chase and keeps them down to a couple

6.6 Boult to K Powell, no run, back of a length delivery on off, Powell goes on the back foot and blocks

6.5 Boult to K Powell, no run, bumper on the body, Powell takes evasive action by ducking under it

6.4 Boult to K Powell, FOUR, overpitched just outside off, Powell does not get to the pitch of the ball as he slices the drive to the deep extra cover fence, that was in the air but was safe as there was no fielder at cover

6.3 Boult to K Powell, no run, fuller length swinging away, Powell looks to defend off the front foot but is beaten all ends up as the ball moves away late

6.2 Boult to K Powell, no run, teasing line outside off, Powell is happy to not play it as he lets it go

6.1 Boult to K Powell, FOUR, loose shot from Powell, short and outside off, Powell throws his bat at it and gets a thick outside edge that flies over the third slip fielder

5.6 Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, good length ball just outside off, Brathwaite does not move his feet as he taps it to gully

5.5 Southee to K Powell, 1 run, this one swings away late, Powell plays down the wrong line and gets an edge that does not carry to Fulton at second slip, actually Powell did well to play it with soft hands

5.4 Southee to K Powell, no run, a beauty from Southee, full and inviting Powell to drive, he goes for it but is beaten as the ball shapes away

5.3 Southee to K Powell, no run, a repeat of the previous ball, full and outside off, Powell shoulders arms

5.2 Southee to K Powell, no run, pushed through outside off, Powell hoist his arms in the air and lets it go

5.1 Southee to K Powell, no run, bouncer on leg-stump, Powell ducks under it and lets it go

4.6 Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Brathwaite once again defends away from the body, this time off the front foot

4.5 Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, too full and just outside off, Brathwaite manages to squeeze it out to mid-off

4.4 Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, full and outside off, Brathwaite lifts his bat and lets it go

4.3 Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, 2 runs, too much width provided, Brathwaite makes full use of it as he comes well forward and drives it to deep extra cover for a brace, McCullum does the tiding up

4.2 Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, again on the pads, Brathwaite presses forward and flicks it once again a good stop by Rutherford at short leg

4.1 Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, swinging down the leg side, Brathwaite tries to nudge it but misses as the ball keeps swinging away

3.6 Southee to K Powell, no run, full and slanting onto the pads, Powell leans forward and flicks it nicely, but Rutherford at short leg stays low and makes a very good stop, saved a certain boundary there

The physio is out there having a look. He just had a pain-killer, I guess. Powell is up and stretching out. He is ready and taking guard.

3.5 Southee to K Powell, no run, this one goes the other way, Powell plays for the one that comes back and is hit right in the abdomen, that hurt as he is down on his hunches

3.4 Southee to K Powell, no run, once again a bit of inswing, Powell is upto it as he defends it with the bat and pad close together

3.3 Southee to K Powell, no run, seams in around off, Powell gets right behind it and defends it with a straight bat to mid-on

3.2 Southee to Kraigg Brathwaite, 1 run, too full and just outside off, Brathwaite comes well forward and pats it to cover for a quick single

3.1 Southee to K Powell, leg byes, 1 run, swings one onto the pads, Powell misses to get bat as the ball thuds off the pads to fine leg

There seems to be a problem with ball already. Umpire Llong shows it to his partner Gould and they decide to change it. The fourth umpire is out with the box and they have selected one.

2.6 Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, fuller length on off, Brathwaite is rock solid defence off the front foot

2.5 Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, tries the inswinger but sprays it down leg-side, Brathwaite watches Watling dive and collect it

2.4 Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, bit short and around off, Brathwaite stays leg-side and defends it away from the body

2.3 Boult to Kraigg Brathwaite, no run, Brathwaite does well to pull his bat away from the line of the delivery

2.2 Boult to K Powell, 1 run, too straight and on leg-stump, Powell gets inside the line and nudges it to short mid wicket for a brisk single

2.1 Boult to K Powell, no run, back of a length on off, Powell goes on the back foot and dabs it to backward point

Pitch Report: "There is some grass and it's not as hard as Wellington. If you bowl short it will just sit up. The ball might not carry through when bowled short. It will start to turn from Day 3 onwards", says Simon Doull.

Sammy: "We would have done somthing different had we won the toss. We have to assess the conditions quickly and put up a decent total on board. Narine comes in for Shillingford, Bravo was hit yesterday during practise so he misses out and Brathwaite comes in, Gabriel misses out as Permaul replaces him."

McCullum: "We will bowl first. It looks like a good wicket and there is a bit of live grass. So we need to put it in the right areas. We know that West Indies will hit us hard but we need to up our game. We are playing the same team. It is a lovely ground and we love playing here. We enjoyed after the last win but it is a new day and new game, so hopefully we can start from where we left off."

New Zealand have won the toss and have opted to field

What are the team compositions going to be? West Indies have been hit by a major blow as Shillingford has been suspended from bowling. So it will Sunil Narine, who might come in place and I think that will be the only change as far as the visitors are concerned. Will the Kiwi's change their winning combo? We will soon find out at the toss, stay tuned.....

West Indies bowling has been very poor, having won the toss and made use of the conditions first-hand, they have failed to utilize them in both the matches. As they have bowled way too short on seaming conditions, which has allowed the Kiwi batsmen to adjust. Best and Shillingford were the pick but had no support at the other end. As for the batting, the dependable Chanderpaul was stranded at the non-strikers end in the second innings as most of the batsmen fell to some poor shots. Bravo, the double centurion in the first match failed with the bat in both innings.

Hello and welcome to the third Test at Hamilton. The hosts denied victory by the rain in the first Test, did not have any difficulty in the second one as they finished off the visitors inside three days with an innings victory. The batting was once again led by Ross Taylor, who backed up his double hundred in the first Test with a hundred in the second. He was well supported by Williamson, McCullum and Anderson. Boult was the pick of the bowlers as he picked up his first ten wicket haul and just concede 80 runs. Southee and Wagner kept it tight at the other end as they ran havoc on the third day by taking 16 wickets.

Preview by Gokul Gopal

While they will be trying their best to level the series, the odds are heavily stacked against West Indies, who suffered an overwhelming loss in the second Test to trail the series against New Zealand 0-1. The hosts, who narrowly missed out on a victory in the opening Test, came up with a superb performance in the second Test and they will be looking to continue in the same vein and clinch the series 2-0.

New Zealand: After a disappointing run in 2013, New Zealand finally managed a Test victory, which was also Brendon McCullum's first as captain, when they crushed the Caribbean side by an innings and 73 runs. Ross Taylor, who scored a double ton in the first Test, extended his good form with a fine hundred in the second match, although he was a touch lucky. BJ Watling also came good with the bat, scoring a well-compiled half-century. While New Zealand will be hoping that these two continue in the same vein, they will also expect the other New Zealand batsmen, who fell after getting starts, to make bigger contributions.

If Taylor's batting helped New Zealand post a good total, it was Trent Boult who did the bulk of the damage with the ball as New Zealand bowled out West Indies twice in just one day. A six wicket haul in the first innings and a four wicket haul to follow, Boult finished with superb figures of 10/80, which happened to be his maiden 10-wicket haul. Tim Southee, Corey Anderson and Neil Wagner provided good support as they came up with a disciplined show. The bowlers will be expected to do a good job again, and if they deliver, the Black Caps can end the year with two Test wins under their belt.

Team News: McCullum announced that New Zealand will be unchanged for the third Test after all-rounder Anderson, who suffered a shin injury, was declared fit for the final Test. Jimmy Neesham, who was called up as cover, will have wait for another opportunity to make his Test debut.

West Indies: Darren Bravo's terrific batting in the second innings and rain helped West Indies sneak away with a draw in the opening Test. But nothing could rescue the visitors in the second game as their batsmen hardly put up a fight and were skittled out twice in just a day to suffer a humiliating loss. Apart from fifties from Kirk Edwards and Marlon Samuels, there was nothing great for West Indies to speak about. Their most experienced player Shivnarine Chanderpaul has not been in good form of late, which has hurt the Caribbean side. Bravo, after a splendid showing in the first Test, failed with the bat in the second match while the likes of Edwards, Samuels, Kieran Powell and Narsingh Deonarine have been largely inconsistent. Unless West Indies show some application with the bat, they are likely to slump to yet another loss.

Tino Best has been amongst the wickets in their series but the quick bowler has also been expensive, erring in his line and length on quite a few occasions. Shannon Gabriel, after a lack-lusture showing in the first match, bowled pretty well in the second game, although he managed to pick up only two wickets in that game. Skipper Sammy has picked up four wickets so far in the series, but he has to do a lot more than that to lift his side. The bowlers need to find the right lengths more often and maintain a sustained pressure on the Black-Caps if they are to restrict the hosts.

Team News: West Indies have suffered a big setback in the bowling department as their main spinner Shane Shillingford was suspended after an independent bio-mechanical analysis found his action to be illegal. Sunil Narine is likely to replace him for the third game.

Numbers:

6: The number of wickets Tim Southee requires to become the 12th New Zealand bowler with 100 or more wickets in Test cricket.

100: If Ross Taylor scores a hundred in this game, he will become only the second New Zealand player after Mark Burgess to have hit tons in 3 consecutive matches.

Quotes:

We know our results in the past haven't been good enough. This team is developing but we need to put wins in the column: New Zealand captain, Brendon McCullum.

It's just at the moment we're not showing the application that is needed to battle with New Zealand and now we have to win: West Indies coach, Ottis Gibson.